Formulation:
Cream
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Alternate Names:Carac (not available in Canada)
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What is Carac (not available in Canada) used for? |
Carac (not available in Canada) is used for the treatment of actinic or solar keratoses (small red horny growths or flesh-colored wartlike growths caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation or the sun).
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When should Carac (not available in Canada) not be taken?
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Do not use Carac (not available in Canada) if you are allergic to this or similar medicines or to any ingredient present in Carac (not available in Canada). |
What precautions should I follow when taking Carac (not available in Canada) ?
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Before using Carac (not available in Canada), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking any herbal products, if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment, heart ot lung problem, |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Carac (not available in Canada)?
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Carac (not available in Canada) is for external use only, and you should avoid contact with your eyes, nostrils, and mouth. Do not taste or swallow it. Avoid prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays while you are under treatment with these products. |
What are the side effects of Carac (not available in Canada)?
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Most severe: Allergic skin inflammation, pus, scaling, scarring, soreness, swelling, tenderness
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Most common: Burning, discoloration of the skin, itching, pain
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Other: Mild irritation
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How should I take Carac (not available in Canada)?
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How much medicine you use and how often you use it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Carac (not available in Canada) you are using, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop using Carac (not available in Canada) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before using Carac (not available in Canada). Do not use more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not use any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, use it as soon as possible. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Use Carac (not available in Canada) once a day on the affected area. Continue using the medication until the inflammatory response reaches the stage where the skin wears away, a sore or lesion forms, and the skin cells die; your doctor will then have you stop using the medication. The usual length of treatment is from 2 to 4 weeks. You may not see complete healing of the affected area for 1 to 2 months after ending the treatment. When Carac (not available in Canada) is applied to affected skin, the skin becomes abnormally red, blisters form, and the surface skin wears away. A lesion or sore forms at the affected site, and the diseased or cancerous skin cells die before a new layer of skin forms.
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How should Carac (not available in Canada) be stored?
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Store Carac (not available in Canada) in a dry place at room temperature between 59° - 86°F. Keep out of reach of children and pets |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Carac (not available in Canada), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Carac (not available in Canada) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Carac (not available in Canada). If you have any questions about Carac (not available in Canada), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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