ZelsuvmiTM (Berdazimer) Topical Gel

Skinmed. 2024 Dec 31;22(6):460-462. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

ZelsuvmiTM (berdazimer) topical gel has been approved recently for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in patients aged ≥1 year. In three phase 3, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials of similar design, berdazimer was investigated for the treatment of MC. Berdazimer or vehicle was applied once daily on MC lesions until complete lesion clearance was observed or for up to 12 weeks. Berdazimer demonstrated higher efficacy in achieving the primary outcome at week 12 (Trial 1, berdazimer: 32.4% [144/444] and vehicle: 19.7% [88/447]; Trial 2, berdazimer: 30% [71/237] and vehicle: 20.3% [24/118]; and Trial 3, berdazimer: 26% [61/236] and vehicle: 22% [28/126]), compared to vehicle. Common adverse events were the mild to moderate reactions, including application site pain, dermatitis, exfoliation, erythema, pruritus, and lesions.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Administration, Topical
  • Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Gels*
  • Humans
  • Molluscum Contagiosum* / drug therapy
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Gels