Tapisis
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Tapinarof), same form (Cream)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Pelelisa 1% cream is indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adult.
Dosage & Administration
Apply a thin layer of Tapinarof cream to affected areas once daily. Wash hands after application, unless Tapisis cream is for treatment of the hands. Tapinarof cream is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
Pediatric Use
: Safety and efficacy of Tapinarof cream have not been established in pediatric subjects with psoriasis under 18 years of age.
Contraindications
Hypersensitive to any of its components.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) in subjects treated with Tapisis cream were folliculitis, nasopharyngitis, contact dermatitis, headache, pruritus, and influenza.
Warnings & Precautions
For external use only. Avoid use in eyes, oral or intravaginal use. If there is any unusual allergic reaction with the use of Pelelisa, then treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy should be instituted.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
This cream contains Tapinarof as the active ingredient. Tapinarof is an Aryl hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) agonist. The specific mechanisms by which Tapinarof cream exerts its therapeutic action in psoriasis patients are unknown.