Pilocarpine Hydrochloride and RA Exfoliating Moisturizer

• Generic Name: pilocarpine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Isopto Carpine, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6

Symptomatic treatment of radiation-induced dry mouth (xerostomia) in patients with head and neck cancer.

Symptomatic treatment of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren syndrome.

There are few comparative studies of pilocarpine and cevimeline (a similar muscarinic agonist). Although both drugs can increase salivary flow and improve symptoms of dry mouth, adverse effects may differ based on differences in selectivity and affinity for muscarinic receptors. (See Actions.)

• Generic Name: salicylic acid / urea topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Carb-O-Sal5, Kerasal, Salvax Duo, Salvax Duo Plus

• It is used to treat dry, scaly skin.