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Toctino® (alitretinoin), distributed by Basilea
Pharmaceuticals Ltd., is licensed in the United Kingdom as an oral
treatment for patients suffering from severe chronic hand eczema that
does not respond to potent topical corticosteroid therapy.
Toctino® (alitretinoin) is a naturally occurring,
physiologic derivative of vitamin A and belongs to the well studied
family of retinoids, which are all teratogens (known to cause birth
defects); therefore, Toctino® (alitretinoin) is strictly
contraindicated in women of child-bearing potential unless strict
pregnancy testing and contraception is followed before, during and one
month after cessation of treatment.
The product information provided on this site should not be used to
diagnose, treat or advise regarding diseases. It does not replace the
advice of a medical professional, who should be consulted for further
information.
Please also read the Toctino Patient information leaflet (also
available in your pack of Toctino) and the Toctino patient booklet if
you have already been prescribed Toctino® (alitretinoin).
For further information, please
contact our Medical Information team:
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Basilea Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
T: +44 1 483 790023
F: +44 1 483 505345
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