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Anthralin
Psoriatec, Dritho-Scalp
Uses
Treats psoriasis.
Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
- You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Cream.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
This medicine is for use on the skin only.
- Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes.
- If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Apply a thin layer to the affected area.
- Rub it in gently.
While applying this medicine to your scalp, shampoo and rinse your hair with water before and after each treatment period.
- Apply this medicine to the affected area while the hair is still damp.
This medicine will stain fabrics, plastics, or bathroom surfaces.
- Use a protective bandage or covering over the treated area to avoid staining of your clothes or bed linens.
After bathing or showering, rinse and clean your bathtub or shower to prevent staining of the tile, plastic, or porcelain.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Severe soreness where the medicine is applied.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to anthralin,or if you have severe pain, swelling, and/or redness from your psoriasis.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, apply it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.
Do not use this medicine for a skin problem that has not been checked by your doctor.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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