Salicylic Acid / Sulfur Soap

Name: Salicylic Acid / Sulfur Soap

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Soap?

  • If you have an allergy to sulfur, salicylic acid, or any other part of salicylic acid/sulfur soap.
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Soap?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take salicylic acid/sulfur soap. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Use of other skin products while using this medicine may cause more irritation.
  • Do not put on irritated skin.
  • Do not use salicylic acid/sulfur soap on birthmarks, moles, or warts with hair growth; or cervical, genital, or oral warts.
  • Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin.
  • Do not give to children and teenagers who have or are getting better from flu signs, chickenpox, or other viral infections due to the chance of Reye's syndrome. Reye's syndrome causes very bad problems to the brain and liver.
  • Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
  • 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.

How is this medicine (Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Soap) best taken?

Use salicylic acid/sulfur soap as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

  • Do not take this medicine by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
  • Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand.
  • Avoid putting on healthy skin.
  • This medicine may catch on fire. Do not use near an open flame or while smoking.
  • Wet with water before use.
  • Put on affected part, lather, and rub in gently.
  • Rinse treated part with water and pat dry.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

  • Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
  • If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
  • Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses.

How do I store and/or throw out Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Soap?

  • Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
  • Protect from heat or open flame.
  • Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
  • Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.
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