Carac - Fluorouracil - Topical Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Carac.
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Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Inform your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of.

Carac Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from heat and sunlight.

Usage Instructions

• Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Do not increase your dose or use it more often than directed.
• Your condition will not clear faster, but side effects will be increased.
• This medication is applied topically to the affected skin area.
• Use a small amount and rub in gently.
• Wash your hands immediately after applying this medication.
• Avoid applying this medication in or around the eyes, eyelids, nose, or mouth.
• For cosmetic purposes, the area may be covered with a porous gauze dressing.
• Avoid a tight fitting bandage.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an anticancer drug used to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
• If this medicine is accidentally taken by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Carac Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication must be used under close medical supervision.
• Use this only as directed.
• Do not use this medication on any skin area unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• The treated area may become unsightly during treatment and in some cases for several weeks after treatment.

Read Before Using Carac (precautions)

• This medication increases sensitivity to sunlight.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or sunlamps.
• Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.
• This medication should not be used during pregnancy.
• If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
• It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
• Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered.
• If more than a few hours have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
• If more than one dose is missed, check with your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause skin irritation, burning, inflammation, itching, pain, tenderness and changes in skin color at the site of application.
• You may also experience watery eyes, trouble sleeping, irritability, increased sun sensitivity and a medicinal taste in the mouth while using this medication.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your MD.
• This medication may cause temporary hair loss at application site.
• Hair growth will return when medication is stopped.
• If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.