Balsam Peru and castor oil topical

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to balsam Peru or castor oil.

This medicine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

An overdose of balsam Peru and castor oil is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with balsam Peru and castor oil unless your doctor tells you to.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Treating a skin wound may increase your risk of developing an infection. Call your doctor at once if you have any signs of infection, such as:

• fever or chills;

• rapid heart rate;

• flu symptoms;

• mouth and throat ulcers;

• rapid and shallow breathing;

• warmth or redness under your skin; or

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Less serious side effects are more likely, such as mild stinging or burning where the medicine is applied.

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.