Salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical

Sodium thiosulfate is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.

Salicylic acid helps your skin absorb the sodium thiosulfate.

Salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat a skin infection called tinea versicolor, that appears as white patches on the skin.

Salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine, unless you are using it to treat a hand condition.

Before you apply this medicine, wash and thoroughly dry the infected skin.

Shake the lotion well just before each use.

Apply this medication only to the infected skin area. Try not to get any medicine on the healthy skin around the treated area.

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

Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes.

Use salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical 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.

Do not take by mouth. This medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on scraped, irritated, or damaged skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical unless your doctor tells you to.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very bad skin irritation.