Soolantra Cream

Soolantra can be ordered from our UK registered online prescribing service. Simply complete an online medical questionnaire as part of your order. This helps our prescribers make sure it is safe and suitable to prescribe for you. 

If approved by our medical team, our pharmacy team will receive a prescription. This will be dispensed and dispatched to your delivery address. Only people currently prescribed this by their GP can request this medicine.

Soolantra cream is a medication that is commonly used to treat rosacea, a skin condition.

Rosacea, sometimes referred to as adult acne, can cause spots, pustules and redness on the face of affected individuals.

Rosacea is often characterised by redness on the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. This redness is typically caused by an enlargement of the blood vessels on the face. In certain cases, rosacea can also lead to bumps and blemishes on the face.

The active ingredient in Soolantra cream is ivermectin. Ivermectin is effective at decreasing the symptoms of rosacea like redness, swelling and pimples.

While Soolantra cream is mainly used to treat rosacea, in certain cases, it may also be used as a treatment for acne.

While the medication is currently only approved for treating rosacea, there is some evidence to suggest it could be a viable acne treatment.

A small scale study into ivermectin for treating acne showed some promising results. Topical ivermectin application over 8 to 10 weeks showed “excellent” or “very good” results among treatment groups. However, more exhaustive research is needed before it can be a viable and proven way to treat the condition.

Ivermectin is the active ingredient in Soolantra. This is an anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic compound. In Soolantra, this is present at a concentration of 1%.

The actual cause of rosacea is unknown, but there seems to be a common feature among patients with the condition. Generally, there are abnormalities with their immune systems, leading to an overproduction of inflammatory mediators.

Additionally, patients with rosacea often have increased numbers of Demodex mites in the afflicted areas. Ivermectin can successfully kill these mites and reduce the inflammation, helping to treat rosacea.

Rozex and Soolantra are both creams that are applied to the affected regions for treating rosacea though they differ in their mode of action.

Soolantra contains the antiparasitic compound ivermectin. Rozex cream however contains a powerful antibiotic called metronidazole.

Soolantra is a more effective option when treating papulopustular rosacea. This is a form of the condition characterised by bumps and spots. During a 16-week treatment programme, patients tend to see fewer blemishes and experience fewer side effects when using Soolantra rather than Rozex.

Customer reviews suggest that Rozex cream may be more effective when treating redness of the skin, a common symptom of rosacea.

Metronidazole is the active ingredient in several topical creams used to treat rosacea.

This is typically found in Rozex cream and Metrogel at a concentration of 0.75%. The time taken to see results when using both metronidazole and ivermectin tends to be similar. This can range from a couple of days through to a few weeks. Generally, patients will need to wait at least two weeks before they notice any difference from using both creams.

However, while the results may show in a similar timeframe, Soolantra treatment tends to be longer than metronidazole. Metrogel for instance, is usually used once a day for around nine weeks but can be used for longer. On the other hand, Soolantra may be used once per day for up to four months.

Finacea is another topical cream that people with rosacea use to treat symptoms. The primary difference between Finacea gel and Soolantra cream is the active ingredients they contain. Soolantra contains 1% ivermectin, whereas the active ingredient for Finacea is azelaic acid.

Azelaic acid works by reducing the production and growth of new skin cells where it is applied. It can also kill off harmful bacteria on the face that can exacerbate the symptoms of rosacea.

Ultimately, the acid can reduce the build-up of oils in the sebaceous glands on the face. This reduces the irritation, inflammation and redness associated with rosacea.

There isn’t a clear association between Soolantra cream and alcohol. However, some people find that their rosacea can worsen if they frequently consume alcohol. While more research is needed into the reasons for this, it might help your recovery to moderate your consumption of alcohol whilst you use Soolantra cream.

Soolantra cream has positive reviews in general. Those that have used the cream to treat their rosacea, typically report an improvement in their symptoms like redness and swelling within a few weeks of starting treatment.

While some people might see results relatively quickly, it might take weeks or even months for others. People report that the skin often gets worse before it starts getting better. However, provided you stick with the prescribed treatment plan, the condition will begin to clear up.

Soolantra is a prescription medication. As such, it cannot be bought over the counter. This means you will need to consult with a medical professional so that they can assess your condition and recommend using Soolantra cream to treat rosacea.

Cloud Pharmacy makes the process of buying Soolantra cream online simple. Following a short online consultation, one of our trained pharmacists will prescribe and dispatch your medication which you will receive the very next day.