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Mechlorethamine Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 9, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.016%

Usual Adult Dose for Mycosis Fungoides

Apply a thin film once daily to affected areas of the skin.

Use: For the topical treatment of Stage IA and IB mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who have received prior skin-directed therapy

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

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Dose Adjustments

Discontinue this drug for any grade of skin ulceration, blistering, or moderately severe or severe dermatitis (i.e., marked skin redness with edema). Upon improvement, therapy can be restarted at a reduced frequency of once every 3 days. If therapy reintroduction is tolerated for at least 1 week, the frequency of application can be increased to every other day for at least 1 week and then to once daily application if tolerated.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

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