Picato
Used for Actinic Keratosis
Used for Actinic Keratosis
Picato (ingenol mebutate) was a medication used for actinic keratosis. It was a gel that was applied directly on the skin. It has been discontinued in the United States because it's linked to higher a risk of skin cancer.
What is Picato (ingenol mebutate)?
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Picato |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Topical gel |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
Picato (ingenol mebutate) dosage
Typical dosage for Picato (ingenol mebutate)
Interactions between Picato (ingenol mebutate) and other drugs
Picato (ingenol mebutate) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Picato (ingenol mebutate). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
