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Mirvaso

Generic: brimonidine tartrate

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
Manufacturer
Galderma
NDC
0299-5980
RxCUI
1437707
Route
TOPICAL
ICD-10 indication
L71.9

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About Mirvaso

What is this medication? Mirvaso is a prescription topical gel primarily used for the treatment of persistent facial redness associated with rosacea in adults. The active ingredient in this medication is brimonidine, which belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha-adrenergic agonists. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the face, which helps to reduce the appearance of flushing and redness that often causes discomfort or self-consciousness for those living with the condition.

The medication is typically applied once daily in a small pea-sized amount to the forehead, chin, nose, and each cheek. It is important to note that Mirvaso is not a permanent cure for rosacea and does not treat the inflammatory bumps or pimples that can sometimes accompany the condition. Instead, it provides temporary relief from facial erythema, with effects generally starting within thirty minutes of application and lasting for up to twelve hours throughout the day.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Mirvaso. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Oct 24, 2024

Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MIRVASO (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older. MIRVASO (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older.( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a pea-sized amount once daily to each of the five areas of the face: central forehead, chin, nose, each cheek. MIRVASO topical gel should be applied smoothly and evenly as a thin layer across the entire face avoiding the eyes and lips. Wash hands after applying MIRVASO topical gel. MIRVASO topical gel is for topical use only and not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply a pea-sized amount once daily to each of the five areas of the face (forehead, chin, nose, each cheek) avoiding the eyes and lips. ( 2 ) Hands should be washed immediately after applying MIRVASO topical gel. ( 2 ) For topical use only ( 2 ) Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS MIRVASO topical gel is contratindicated in patients who have experienced a hypersensitivity reaction to any component. Reactions have included angioedema, urticaria, and contact dermatitis [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) and Adverse Reactions (6.1 , 6.2 ) ]. Known hypersensitivity to any component of MIRVASO topical gel ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Potentiation of Vascular Insufficiency ( 5.1 ) Severe Cardiovascular Disease ( 5.2 ) Serious Adverse Reactions Following Ingestion of MIRVASO topical gel ( 5.3 ) Systemic Adverse Reactions of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists ( 5.4 ) Local Vasomotor Adverse Reactions ( 5.5 ) Hypersensitivity ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Potentiation of Vascular Insufficiency MIRVASO topical gel should be used with caution in patients with depression, cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension, thrombangiitis obliterans, scleroderma, or Sjögren’s syndrome. 5.2 Severe Cardiovascular Disease Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists can lower blood pressure. MIRVASO topical gel should be used with caution in patients with severe or unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. 5.3 Serious Adverse Reactions Following Ingestion of MIRVASO topical gel Two young children of a subject in a clinical trial experienced serious adverse reactions following accidental ingestion of MIRVASO topical gel. Adverse reactions experienced by one or both children included lethargy, respiratory distress with apneic episodes (requiring intubation), sinus bradycardia, confusion, psychomotor hyperactivity, and diaphoresis. Both children were hospitalized overnight and discharged the following day without sequelae. Keep MIRVASO topical gel out of the reach of children. 5.4 Systemic Adverse Reactions of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists Postmarketing cases of bradycardia, hypotension (including orthostatic hypotension) and dizziness have been reported. Some cases required hospitalization. Some cases involved application of MIRVASO topical gel in unapproved dosing regimens and for unapproved indications, including the application of MIRVASO topical gel following laser procedures. Avoid applying MIRVASO topical gel to irritated skin or open wounds. 5.5 Local Vasomotor Adverse Reactions Erythema Some subjects in the clinical trials discontinued use of MIRVASO topical gel because of erythema. Some subjects in the clinical trials reported a rebound phenomenon, where erythema was reported to return worse compared to the severity at baseline. Erythema appeared to resolve after discontinuation of MIRVASO topical gel .[see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. The treatment effect of MIRVASO topical gel may begin to diminish hours after application. From postmarketing reports, some patients have experienced erythema involving areas of the face that were previously not affected by erythema and in areas (e.g., neck and chest) outside of the treatment sites. Flushing Some subjects in the clinical trials discontinued use of MIRVASO topical gel because of flushing. Intermittent flushing occurred in some subjects treated with MIRVASO topical gel in the clinical trials. The onset of flushing relative to application of MIRVASO topical gel varied, ranging from approximately 30 minutes to several hours [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) ]. Flushing appeared to resolve after discontinuation of MIRVASO topical gel. From postmarketing reports, some patients have experienced increased frequency of flushing and/or increased depth of erythema with the flushing. Additionally, some patients reported new onset of flushing. Pallor and Excessive Whitening From postmarketing reports, some patients have experienced pallor or excessive whitening at or outside the application site following treatment with MIRVASO topical gel. 5.6 Hypersensitivity Allergic contact dermatitis was reported in the clinical trials for MIRVASO topical gel [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) ]. Events reported post marketing with the use of MIRVASO topical gel include angioedema, throat tightening, tongue swelling, and urticaria, [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 ) ]. Institute appropriate therapy and discontinue MIRVASO topical gel, if clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs.
Drug interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Anti-hypertensives/Cardiac Glycosides Alpha-2 agonists, as a class, may reduce blood pressure. Caution in using drugs such as beta-blockers, anti-hypertensives and/or cardiac glycosides is advised. 7.2 CNS Depressants Although specific drug-drug interactions studies have not been conducted with MIRVASO topical gel, the possibility of an additive or potentiating effect with CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, sedatives, or anaesthetics) should be considered. 7.3 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors may theoretically interfere with the metabolism of brimonidine and potentially result in an increased systemic side-effect such as hypotension. Caution is advised in patients taking MAO inhibitors which can affect the metabolism and uptake of circulating amines.
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse drug reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Systemic Adverse Reactions of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ] Local Vasomotor Adverse Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] Hypersensitivity [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) ] In controlled clinical trials with MIRVASO topical gel the most common adverse reactions (incidence > 1%) included erythema, flushing, skin burning sensation, and contact dermatitis. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Galderma Laboratories, L.P. at 1-866-735-4137 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. During clinical trials, 1210 subjects were exposed to MIRVASO topical gel. A total of 833 subjects were treated for persistent (nontransient) erythema associated with rosacea, and 330 of those were treated once daily for 29 days in vehicle-controlled trials. Adverse reactions that occurred in at least 1% of subjects treated with MIRVASO topical gel once daily for 29 days and for which the rate for MIRVASO topical gel exceeded the rate for vehicle are presented in Table 1. Table 1 - Adverse Reactions Reported in Clinical Trials by at Least 1% of Subjects Treated for 29 Days Preferred Term MIRVASO Topical Gel (N=330) n (%) Vehicle Gel (N=331) n (%) Subjects with at least one adverse reaction, Number (%) of Subjects 109 (33) 91 (28) Erythema 12 (4%) 3 (1%) Flushing 9 (3%) 0 Skin burning sensation 5 (2%) 2 (1%) Dermatitis contact 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) Dermatitis 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) Skin warm 3 (1%) 0 Paraesthesia 2 (1%) 1 (<1%) Acne 2 (1%) 1 (<1%) Pain of skin 2 (1%) 0 Vision blurred 2 (1%) 0 Nasal congestion 2 (1%) 0 Open-label, Long-term Study An open-label study of MIRVASO topical gel when applied once daily for up to one year was conducted in subjects with persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea. Subjects were allowed to use other rosacea therapies. A total of 276 subjects applied MIRVASO topical gel for at least one year. The most common adverse events ( > 4% of subjects) for the entire study were flushing (10%), erythema (8%), rosacea (5%), nasopharyngitis (5%), skin burning sensation (4%), increased intraocular pressure (4%), and headache (4%). Allergic contact dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis to MIRVASO topical gel was reported in approximately 1% of subjects across the clinical development program. Two subjects underwent patch testing with individual product ingredients. One subject was found to be sensitive to brimonidine tartrate, and one subject was sensitive to phenoxyethanol (a preservative). 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of MIRVASO topical gel. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Cardiovascular disorders: bradycardia, hypotension (including orthostatic hypotension) Immune system disorders: angioedema, hypersensitivity, lip swelling, swollen tongue, throat tightness, urticaria Nervous systemic disorders: dizziness Skin and subcutaneous disorders: pallor
Use in pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category B. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of MIRVASO topical gel in pregnant women. In animal studies, brimonidine crossed the placenta and entered into the fetal circulation to a limited extent. MIRVASO topical gel should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Brimonidine tartrate was not teratogenic when given at oral doses up to 2.5 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats during gestation days 6 through 15 and 5 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits during gestation days 6 through 18.

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Medicare Part D coverage

How Mirvaso appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).

Covered by plans

1%

35 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 4

On 83% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

50%

of covering formularies

TierFormularies on this tierShare
Tier 1 (preferred generic)1
17%
Tier 4 (non-preferred brand)5
83%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 0% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 6 of 65 formularies

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