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BALVERSA®

(erdafitinib)

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Can BALVERSA Cause Nail or Skin Problems?

Last Updated: 01/02/2025

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Here is a passage from the BALVERSA PATIENT INFORMATION which may be helpful to address your question:

Can BALVERSA cause nail or skin problems?

  • Nail or skin problems are common with BALVERSA.1 
  • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any nail or skin problems, including1
    • nails separating from the nail bed or poor formation of the nail
    • nail pain
    • nail bleeding
    • breaking of the nails
    • color or texture changes in your nails
    • infected skin around the nail
    • an itchy skin rash
    • dry skin
    • cracks in the skin
    • painful skin lesions
    • redness, swelling, peeling or tenderness, mainly on the hands or feet (hand-foot syndrome)

These are not all of the possible side effects of BALVERSA. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.1 

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the PATIENT INFORMATION for BALVERSA.1

 

References

1 BALVERSA (erdafitinib) [Prescribing Information]. Horsham, PA: Janssen Products, LP;https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/BALVERSA-pi.pdf