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Synalar Cream

Synalar Cream is used for:

Relieving itching and inflammation of the skin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Synalar Cream is a topical corticosteroid. Exactly how it works is unknown.

Do NOT use Synalar Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Synalar Cream

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

Before using Synalar Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Synalar 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
• if you have measles, chickenpox, or tuberculosis
• if you have hardening or thinning of the skin or a skin infection
• if you have recently been vaccinated or you have had a positive tuberculin skin test

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

Ask your health care provider if Synalar 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 Synalar Cream:

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

• Synalar Cream is for external use only.
• Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Synalar Cream, unless your hands are part of treated area.
• If Synalar Cream is applied to a hairy site, the hair should be parted to allow the medicine direct contact with the skin.
• Do not bandage or wrap the affected area unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Synalar 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 Synalar Cream.

Important safety information:

• Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, wash eyes immediately with water.
• If Synalar Cream was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
• Synalar Cream has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Do not use Synalar Cream for any conditions other than the one for which it was prescribed.
• Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine while you are using Synalar Cream.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Synalar Cream.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Synalar Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Synalar Cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Synalar Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Synalar 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:

Dryness; itching.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; irritation, burning, redness, or swelling not present before using Synalar Cream; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin.

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. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

Store Synalar Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Avoid temperatures above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Synalar Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Synalar Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Synalar 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 Synalar 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.