Olux Foam

Olux Foam is used for:

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The short-term treatment of burning and itching caused by moderate to severe skin diseases of the scalp. It may also be used for psoriasis.

Olux Foam is a topical corticosteroid. It works by decreasing certain immune responses, which reduces redness and itching of skin.

Do NOT use Olux Foam if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Olux Foam

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

Before using Olux Foam:

Some medical conditions may interact with Olux Foam. 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, tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, or have had a recent vaccination
• if you have a skin infection or thinning of the skin (atrophy)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Olux Foam. However, no specific interactions with Olux Foam are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Olux Foam 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 Olux Foam:

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

• Turn the can upside down and dispense a small amount of Olux Foam into the cap of the can; onto a clean saucer; onto another cool, clean surface; or directly to the affected area. Take care to avoid contact with the eyes. Dispensing directly onto the hand is not recommended, as the foam will melt immediately upon touching warm skin. Move the hair away from the affected area and gently rub the medicine into the affected scalp area until the foam disappears. Repeat until entire affected scalp area is treated. Olux Foam should not be used on the face, groin, or armpits. Wash your hands after applying Olux Foam. Do not bandage or wrap the affected area unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Olux Foam, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Olux Foam.

Important safety information:

• Do not smoke or get close to fire or flame during and immediately following the use of Olux Foam.
• Do not use Olux Foam for other skin conditions at a later time.
• Olux Foam is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact does occur, rinse your eyes well with cold water. If stinging continues, contact your doctor at once.
• Olux Foam has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid (eg, hydrocortisone) in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Olux Foam.
• Olux Foam should not be used 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 Olux Foam while you are pregnant. It is not known if Olux Foam is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Olux Foam, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Olux Foam:

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:

Burning; inflammation of the hair follicle; irritation; itching; stinging.

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

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects 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), or emergency room immediately. Olux Foam may be harmful if swallowed.

Store Olux Foam at room temperature, between 68 to 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Do not use near an open flame. Keep away from heat and light. Keep Olux Foam out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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

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