VALCHLOR

This medicine is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Apply to completely dry skin at least 4 hours before or 30 minutes after showering or washing. Wash hands before and after use. Caregivers should wear disposable gloves to apply medicine. Avoid applying this medicine inside your eyes, nose, and mouth. Allow skin to dry for 5 to 10 minutes before covering with clothing. You may apply moisturizers to treated areas 2 hours before or 2 hours after applying this medicine. Do not wear air or water tight coverings over affected skin area. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
 
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medicine can transfer from your body to others. If a person or pet comes in contact with the area where this medicine was applied to your skin, they may have a serious risk of side effects. If you cannot avoid skin-to-skin contact with another person, make sure the site where this medicine was applied is covered with clothing. If accidental contact happens, the skin of the person or pet should be washed right away with soap and water.
Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
Talk to your doctor about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medicine.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine.
This medicine may make it more difficult to become pregnant or to father a child. You should talk with your doctor or health care professional if you are concerned about your fertility.

If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, only use that dose. Do not apply extra doses.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep out of the reach of children.
 
Store between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Keep this medicine in the original container. Use within 30 minutes of taking out of the refrigerator. Return the tube to the refrigerator after each use. Talk with your pharmacist if the tube has been out of the refrigerator for more than 1 hour a day. Throw away any unused medicine after 60 days.
 
This medicine is flammable. Avoid exposure to heat, fire, flame, and smoking.
 
Discard unused medicine and used packaging carefully.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.