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Treats dandruff and some skin infections on the scalp caused by bacteria.
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Carmol Scalp Treatment |
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Sulfacetamide/urea
Carmol Scalp Treatment
Uses
Treats dandruff and some skin infections on the scalp caused by bacteria.
Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Do not freeze the medicine.
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: Kit, Lotion.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to apply and how often to apply it.
- Do not use more medicine or apply 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.
Your scalp should be clean before you apply the medicine.
For best results, use the medicine before you go to bed, and allow the medicine to remain on your scalp all night.
Part your hair, then squeeze a little bit of the medicine from the tube onto your scalp.
- Spread the medicine along the part and massage it into your scalp.
- Repeat these steps until you have applied the lotion to your entire scalp.
- Brush your hair for 2 to 3 minutes to remove any extra medicine.
Keep using the medicine for the full treatment time, even if your scalp is better.
- Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.
You can brush and style your hair as usual after using the medicine.
Wash your hair at least once a week while you are using this medicine, but do not wash it right after you have applied the medicine.
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.
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
Fever.
Pain or swelling in your joints.
Sores in your mouth.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to sulfonamides or urea.
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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