Topisulf

Generic Name: sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical (SUL fa SEET a mide SOE dee um and SUL fur TOP i kal)

Brand Names: Avar Cleanser, Avar Gel, Avar LS Cleanser, Avar-E, Avar-E Emollient, Avar-E Green, Avar-e LS, BP 10-Wash, Clarifoam EF, Clenia Emollient Cream, Clenia Foaming Wash, Plexion , Plexion Cleanser, Plexion Cleansing Cloths, Plexion SCT, Prascion, Prascion Cleanser, Prascion FC Cloths, Prascion RA, Rosac, Rosac Wash, Rosaderm Cleanser, Rosanil Cleanser, Rosula, SE 10-5 SS, Sulfacet-R, Sulfatol C, Sulfatol SS, SulZee Wash, Sumaxin, Sumaxin TS, Sumaxin Wash, Suphera, Topisulf, Zencia Wash, Zetacet

What is Topisulf (sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical)?

Sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur are antibiotic that fight bacteria.

The combination of sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis (a red, flaking skin rash).

Sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Topisulf (sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergy to sulfa drugs or if you have kidney disease. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical unless you doctor tells you to.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Topisulf (sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergy to sulfa drugs or if you have kidney disease.

To make sure you can safely use this medication, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use Topisulf (sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical)?

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medication.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor has told you to.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while using Topisulf (sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical)?

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water. Do not use sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical unless you doctor tells you to.

Topisulf (sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• 
  

  new or worsening skin rash;

  
  


• 
  

  joint pain;

  
  


• 
  

  fever; or

  
  


• 
  

  mouth sores.

  
  

Less serious side effects may include redness, warmth, swelling, itching, stinging, burning, or irritation of treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Topisulf (sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical)?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

More Topisulf resources

• Topisulf Side Effects (in more detail)
• Topisulf Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Topisulf Drug Interactions
• Topisulf Support Group
• 0 Reviews for Topisulf - Add your own review/rating

• Avar LS Cleanser MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Clarifoam EF Foam MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Clarifoam EF Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Plexion Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Plexion Cleansing Cloths MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Plexion SCT Cream MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Plexion TS Emulsion MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Prascion Cleanser Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Rosac Cream MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Rosaderm Cleanser Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Rosanil Cleanser Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Rosula Foam MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Rosula Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Rosula Cleanser Emulsion MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Sumadan MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Sumadan Wash Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Sumaxin Wash MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Sumaxin Wash Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Zencia Wash Prescribing Information (FDA)

Compare Topisulf with other medications

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Seborrheic Dermatitis

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical.

See also: Topisulf side effects (in more detail)

Spectinomycin

Generic Name: spectinomycin (speck TIH no my sin)

Brand Names: Trobicin

What is spectinomycin?

Spectinomycin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Spectinomycin is used in the treatment of gonorrhea.

Spectinomycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

What is the most important information I should know about spectinomycin?

Do not take spectinomycin without first talking to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking spectinomycin?

Do not take spectinomycin without first talking to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

Before taking spectinomycin, talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or other serious medical problems. You may not be able to use spectinomycin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Spectinomycin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use spectinomycin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether spectinomycin passes into breast milk. Do not take spectinomycin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take spectinomycin?

Spectinomycin will be administered as an injection by a healthcare provider.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since spectinomycin is usually administered as a single injection, missing dose is not likely to occur.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose of spectinomycin is suspected.

Symptoms of a spectinomycin overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while taking spectinomycin?

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities during treatment with spectinomycin unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Spectinomycin side effects

If you experience a rare but serious allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking spectinomycin and seek emergency medical attention.

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use spectinomycin and talk to your doctor if you experience:

• 
  

  nausea;

  
  


• 
  

  dizziness;

  
  


• 
  

  soreness at the injection site; or

  
  


• 
  

  fever.

  
  

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect spectinomycin?

Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking spectinomycin if you are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

More spectinomycin resources

• Spectinomycin Drug Interactions
• Spectinomycin Support Group
• 0 Reviews for Spectinomycin - Add your own review/rating

• spectinomycin Intramuscular Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Spectinomycin Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)


• Spectinomycin Hydrochloride Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Trobicin Prescribing Information (FDA)

Compare spectinomycin with other medications

• Gonococcal Infection
• Gonococcal Infection, Disseminated
• Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about spectinomycin written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Spectinomycin is available with a prescription under then brand name Trobicin. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

Suclor

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine (klor fen EER a meen and soo doe e FED rin)

Brand Names: AccuHist Drops, Allerest Maximum Strength, Brexin L.A., Colfed-A, D-Amine-SR, Dayquil Allergy, Deconamine, Dicel, Dicel Chewables, Dura-Tap/PD, Durafed, Duratuss DA, Dynahist-ER Pediatric, Genaphed Plus, Histade, Histex, Kronofed-A, Kronofed-A-Jr, LoHist-D, Mintex, Neutrahist Drops, Re2+30, Rescon-Ed, Suclor, SudaHist, Sudal-12 Chewable, Sudal-12 Tannate, Sudogest Cold & Allergy, SudoGest Sinus & Allergy, Tavist-DA, Triaminic Cold and Allergy, Triaminic Softchew Cold and Allergy, Triaminic Softchews Allergy Runny Nose and Congestion

What is Suclor (chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine)?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine is used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

Chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Suclor (chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine)?

There are many brands and forms of this medication available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Do not use chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or pseudoephedrine, or if you have severe high blood pressure or coronary artery disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, a stomach ulcer, or if you are unable to urinate.

Do not use this medication during an asthma attack.

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine. Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medicine. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Suclor (chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine)?

Do not use chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or pseudoephedrine, or if you have:

• 
  

  severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;

  
  


• 
  

  severe coronary artery disease;

  
  


• 
  

  narrow angle glaucoma;

  
  


• 
  

  a stomach ulcer;

  
  


• 
  

  if you are unable to urinate; or

  
  


• 
  

  if you are having an asthma attack.

  
  

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have:

• kidney disease;


• liver disease;


• 
  

  diabetes;

  
  


• 
  

  glaucoma;

  
  


• 
  

  circulation problems;

  
  


• 
  

  heart disease or high blood pressure;

  
  


• 
  

  overactive thyroid;

  
  


• 
  

  a seizure disorder such as epilepsy;

  
  


• 
  

  asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis; or

  
  


• 
  

  urination problems or an enlarged prostate.

  
  

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medicine.

Artificially sweetened liquid cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), check the medication label to see if the product contains phenylalanine.

How should I take Suclor (chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine)?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

The chewable tablet must be chewed before swallowing.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

This medication can cause unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cold medicine is taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include some of the serious side effects listed in this medication guide.

What should I avoid while taking Suclor (chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine)?

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, or sleep medicine. Chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine or decongestant.

Avoid taking this medication if you also take diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Suclor (chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• 
  

  fast or pounding heartbeats;

  
  


• 
  

  confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;

  
  


• 
  

  severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, nervousness;

  
  


• 
  

  urinating less than usual or not at all;

  
  


• 
  

  easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; or

  
  


• 
  

  seizure (black-out or convulsions).

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

• 
  

  blurred vision;

  
  


• 
  

  dry nose or mouth;

  
  


• 
  

  nausea, stomach pain, constipation, loss of appetite;

  
  


• 
  

  dizziness, drowsiness;

  
  


• 
  

  problems with memory or concentration;

  
  


• 
  

  ringing in your ears; or

  
  


• 
  

  feeling restless or excited (especially in children).

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1 800 FDA 1088.

What other drugs will affect Suclor (chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine)?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by chlorpheniramine.

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:

• 
  

  mecamylamine (Inversine);

  
  


• 
  

  methyldopa (Aldomet);

  
  


• 
  

  reserpine;

  
  


• 
  

  a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others;

  
  


• 
  

  a barbiturate such as butabarbital (Butisol), secobarbital (Seconal), pentobarbital (Nembutal), or phenobarbital (Solfoton); or

  
  


• 
  

  an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Vanatrip), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others.

  
  

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

More Suclor resources

• Suclor Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Suclor Drug Interactions
• Suclor Support Group
• 0 Reviews for Suclor - Add your own review/rating

• AccuHist Drops Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Biohist LA Sustained-Release Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Deconamine MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Deconamine SR Controlled-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Duotan Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• QDALL 24-Hour Sustained-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Compare Suclor with other medications

• Hay Fever
• Sinusitis

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine.

Sorilux Topical

Generic Name: calcipotriene (Topical route)

kal-si-poe-TRYE-een

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Calcitrene


• Dovonex


• Sorilux

Available Dosage Forms:

• Cream


• Foam


• Ointment


• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antipsoriatic

Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin D3, Synthetic

Uses For Sorilux

Calcipotriene is used on the skin and scalp to treat plaque psoriasis. It is a form of vitamin D that works by changing how the skin cells are made in the areas affected by psoriasis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Sorilux

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of calcipotriene in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of calcipotriene in the elderly.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Hypercalcemia (high calcium in the blood)—Should not be used in patients with this condition.

• Skin irritation in psoriasis areas—May make this condition worse.

Proper Use of calcipotriene

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain calcipotriene. It may not be specific to Sorilux. Please read with care.

It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation.

This medicine should only be used on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

To help clear up your skin problem completely, it is very important that you keep using calcipotriene for the full time of treatment. Do not miss any doses.

This medicine should only be used for skin conditions that your doctor is treating. Check with your doctor before using it for other skin conditions, especially if you think that a skin infection may be present. This medicine should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or conditions, such as severe burns.

To use the cream or ointment:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine. If the skin on your hands is being treated with the medicine, only wash the skin that is not affected.


• Apply a thin layer to the affected area of the skin. Rub it in gently until it disappears into the skin.


• Do not get any medicine on your face or in your eyes.

To use the scalp solution:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.


• Before using the medicine, comb your dry hair to remove any skin flakes. Part your hair so you can see the scalp lesions.


• Apply the solution only to the scalp lesions. Rub it in gently until it disappears into the scalp.


• Do not get any medicine on your forehead or in your eyes.


• Do not use this medicine near heat, an open flame, or while smoking.

To use the foam:

• This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the instructions carefully.


• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine. If the skin on your hands is being treated with the medicine, only wash the skin that is not affected.


• Break the tiny plastic piece on the nozzle of the foam can.


• Shake the can before each use.


• Turn the can upside down and place a small amount into the palm of your hand.


• Apply a thin layer to the affected area of the skin. Rub it in gently until it disappears into the skin.


• Do not use the medicine in or near your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If the foam does get in your eyes, wash them right away with water.


• Do not use this medicine near heat, an open flame, or while smoking.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For topical dosage form (cream, foam, ointment, scalp solution):
  
  • For plaque psoriasis:
    
    • Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin or scalp once per day or two times per day as directed by your doctor.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

The scalp solution and foam are flammable. Keep them away from an open flame or heat. Do not smoke when you are applying the medicine. Do not poke holes in the foam canister or throw it into a fire, even if the canister is empty. Do not keep the foam inside a car where it could be exposed to extreme heat.

Precautions While Using Sorilux

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for any unwanted effects.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have a skin rash, burning, stinging, redness, swelling, or irritation on the skin.

If your psoriasis does not improve within a few weeks or becomes worse, check with your doctor.

Calcipotriene may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing, including a hat, when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.

Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas unless directed to do so by your doctor.

Sorilux Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Skin redness, swelling, or itching


• skin rash


• worsening of psoriasis

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Burning, dryness, irritation, peeling, or redness of the skin

Less common or rare

• Darker color in treated areas of the skin


• pus in the hair follicles

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Sorilux Topical side effects (in more detail)

The information contained in the Thomson Reuters Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you.

The use of the Thomson Reuters Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Reuters Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON REUTERS HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON REUTERS HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Reuters Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Reuters Healthcare products.

More Sorilux Topical resources

• Sorilux Topical Side Effects (in more detail)
• Sorilux Topical Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Sorilux Topical Drug Interactions
• Sorilux Topical Support Group
• 0 Reviews for Sorilux Topical - Add your own review/rating

Compare Sorilux Topical with other medications

• Psoriasis