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Keralac Cream

Keralac Cream is used for:

Promoting the healing of certain skin conditions (eg, hyperkeratotic conditions). It may also be used for certain other skin conditions (eg, corns; calluses; rough, dry skin) as determined by your doctor.

Keralac Cream is a debriding agent. It works by helping the breakdown of dead skin and pus, which helps to loosen and shed hard and scaly skin.

Do NOT use Keralac Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Keralac Cream

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Keralac Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Keralac Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Keralac Cream. Because little, if any, of Keralac Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Keralac Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Keralac Cream:

Use Keralac Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Keralac Cream is for external use only.
• Wash hands before and after using Keralac Cream unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• Apply a small amount of Keralac Cream to the affected area as directed by your doctor. If you get Keralac Cream on any skin that is not part of the treated area, wash it off thoroughly.
• You may cover the affected area unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Keralac Cream, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Keralac Cream.

Important safety information:

• Keralac Cream is for external use only. Do not get it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Keralac Cream in the eyes, rinse them immediately with a generous amount of cool water.
• Do not apply to broken or severely irritated skin.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose, use Keralac Cream for longer than prescribed, or use Keralac Cream for other skin conditions without checking with your doctor.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Keralac Cream, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Keralac Cream during pregnancy. It is unknown if Keralac Cream is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Keralac Cream, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Keralac Cream:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild skin irritation; temporary burning, stinging, or itching.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); redness; severe or persistent irritation.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Keralac Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Protect from freezing. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Keralac Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Keralac Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Keralac Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Keralac Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.