Dimethicone (Topical)

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Do not put on open or deep wounds, animal bites, infections, or very bad burns or cuts.
• This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If dimethicone is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use dimethicone as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Follow how to take this medicine as you have been told by your doctor. Do not use more than you were told to use.
• Do not take dimethicone by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, ears, and eyes (may burn).
• If this medicine gets in the eyes, rinse with cool water.
• Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand.
• Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Put a thin layer on the affected part and rub in gently.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• Many times dimethicone is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor.