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Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion

Generic Name: Sulfacetamide Lotion and Urea Shampoo Kit (sul-fa-SEE-ta-mide/yoor-EE-a)
Brand Name: Carmol Scalp Treatment

Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion is used for:

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Treating certain skin conditions (eg, seborrheic dermatitis), dandruff, and certain bacterial infections of the skin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion is a sulfonamide antibiotic lotion and emollient shampoo kit. It works by killing bacteria, helping to shed scaly skin, and softening the skin.

Do NOT use Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion
you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any other sulfonamide medicine, such as acetazolamide, celecoxib, certain diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), glyburide, probenecid, sulfamethoxazole, valdecoxib, or zonisamide
you are taking methenamine

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

Before using Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion:

Some medical conditions may interact with Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion. 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 a history of lupus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Silver-containing products (eg, silver sulfadiazine) because they may decrease Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion's effectiveness
Methenamine because it may increase the risk of Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion's side effects

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion 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 Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion:

Use Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion is for use on the skin only. Wash your hands before and immediately after using Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion. Clean the affected area using the emollient shampoo. Apply the lotion to the affected areas after shampooing as directed by your doctor. Gently rub in the lotion with the fingertips.
To clear up your infection completely, use Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion works best if it is used at the same time each day.
Continue to use Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion, 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 Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion.

Important safety information:

It may take several days for Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion to work fully.
Avoid getting Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or cleansers on your skin.
Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections.
Be sure to use Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion while you are pregnant. It is not known if Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion:

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:

Irritation, stinging, or burning of the skin.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody diarrhea; fever; joint pain; red, swollen, or blistered skin; severe diarrhea; sores in the mouth; stomach cramps/pain.

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 / dnn / Resources / FindLocalPoisonCenters / tabid / 130 / Default.aspx), or emergency room immediately. Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of ingestion may include change in the amount of urine; nausea; vomiting.

Proper storage of Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion:

Store Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze. Keep Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion 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 Carmol Scalp Treatment Kit Lotion. 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.

Issue Date: August 6, 2008

Database Edition 08.3.1.002