About Winlevi®

How Winlevi® works1
How to use Winlevi®1
Important things to remember1

How Winlevi® works1

WINLEVI® contains the active substance clascoterone that belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-acne preparations for topical use.

It is thought to treat acne by blocking androgens in your skin from making too much sebum (oils that keep your skin moist).

WINLEVI® is used for the skin (topical) treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.

How to use Winlevi®1,2

twice daily

WINLEVI® is easy to incorporate in daily skin care routine.

Always use your medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with them if you are not sure.
Do not give your medicine to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
WINLEVI® is to be used on the skin only (topical); do not use in or on your eyes, mouth or vagina.

  1. 1

    Hands should be washed before and after applying WINLEVI®.

  2. 2

    Before applying, gently wash and dry the affected skin area.

  3. 3

    Apply a thin, uniform layer of approximately 1 g, corresponding to 2 fingertip units to the affected area twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.

  4. 4

    Wash your hands after applying the cream.

Important things to remember about taking Winlevi®1

If you use more than you should

If you use more than you should

If you use more WINLEVI® than you should on your skin, you will not get rid of your acne any quicker, but your skin may become irritated and red. Contact a healthcare professional, even if there are no symptoms.

If you forget to use Winlevi<sup>®</sup>

If you forget to use Winlevi®

If you forget to apply a dose, the next dose should be applied at the usual time. Apply the same amount you usually would. Do not apply extra.

How to store Winlevi<sup>®</sup><sup>1</sup>

How to store Winlevi®1

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not freeze the medicine. After receiving this medicine from your pharmacist: do not store above 25°C.

Discarding<br> Winlevi<sup>®</sup><sup>1</sup>

Discarding
Winlevi®1

Discard the unused product 180 days after the date of dispensing or 6 months after first opening, whichever comes first. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects.

References

1. Winlevi (clascoterone) Patient Information Leaflet

2. WINLEVI® Summary of Product Characteristics

3. British Association of Dermatologists acne patient information leaflet https://www.bad.org.uk/pils/acne/

Depicted people are not actual patients.