Tavaborole Topical Solution, 5%
PrescriptionBrand names: Tavaborole
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION Tavaborole topical solution, 5% contains tavaborole, 5% (w/w) in a clear, colorless alcohol-based solution for topical use. The active ingredient, tavaborole, is an oxaborole antifungal with the chemical name of 5-fluoro-1,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2,1-benzoxaborole. The chemical formula is C 7 H 6 BFO 2 , the molecular weight is 151.93 and the structural formula is: Tavaborole is a white to off-white powder. It is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol. Each mL of tavaborole topical solution contains 43.5 mg of tavaborole. Inactive ingredients include alcohol USP (87.43% v/v), propylene glycol USP, and edetate calcium disodium USP. str
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Tavaborole | - |
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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. (4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tavaborole topical solution, 5% is an oxaborole antifungal indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophyte. Tavaborole topical solution is an oxaborole antifungal indicated for the topical treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes . (1)
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply tavaborole topical solution to affected toenails once daily for 48 weeks. Tavaborole topical solution should be applied to the entire toenail surface and under the tip of each toenail being treated. Tavaborole topical solution is for topical use only and not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. • Apply tavaborole topical solution to affected toenails once daily for 48 weeks. (2) • Tavaborole topical solution should be applied to the entire toenail surface and under …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. (4)
Tavaborole Topical Solution, 5% is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Tavaborole Topical Solution, 5% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Tavaborole Topical Solution, 5% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1543177 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Tavaborole Topical Solution, 5% (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS