Salicylic Acid Shampoo

Salicylic Acid Shampoo is used for:

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Relieving scalp itching, flaking, irritation, redness, and scaling due to psoriasis or seborrhea. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Salicylic Acid Shampoo is a topical salicylate. It works by causing the skin to swell, soften, and then slough or peel in areas where it is applied.

Do NOT use Salicylic Acid Shampoo if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Salicylic Acid Shampoo

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

Before using Salicylic Acid Shampoo:

Some medical conditions may interact with Salicylic Acid Shampoo. 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 had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
• if you have liver or kidney problems, a skin infection, skin irritation, diabetes, or poor blood circulation

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Salicylic Acid Shampoo. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants, (eg, heparin, warfarin), aspirin, methotrexate, or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide) because the risk of side effects may be increased by Salicylic Acid Shampoo

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Salicylic Acid Shampoo 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 Salicylic Acid Shampoo:

Use Salicylic Acid Shampoo as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Wet hair, apply Salicylic Acid Shampoo to scalp, and massage vigorously. Rinse and repeat. Be sure to wash your hands after each use.
• If you miss a dose of Salicylic Acid Shampoo, 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 Salicylic Acid Shampoo.

Important safety information:

• Salicylic Acid Shampoo is for external use only. Avoid getting Salicylic Acid Shampoo in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or on the genitals. If contact with your eyes occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not inhale the vapors of Salicylic Acid Shampoo.
• Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
• Do not use Salicylic Acid Shampoo longer or more often than recommended by your doctor or on the package label.
• Check with your doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.
• Be sure to apply Salicylic Acid Shampoo only to the affected area and not to normal healthy skin.
• Do not use Salicylic Acid Shampoo on skin that is irritated, infected, or reddened.
• Do not use Salicylic Acid Shampoo on open skin wounds, moles, birthmarks, genital warts, warts on the face, or warts growing hair.
• Do not use any other medicines or drying products on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
• Salicylic Acid Shampoo may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Salicylic Acid Shampoo.
• Salicylic Acid Shampoo is extremely flammable. Do not store or use Salicylic Acid Shampoo near a fire or other open flame.
• Salicylic Acid Shampoo may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Salicylic Acid Shampoo by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Salicylic Acid Shampoo contains a salicylate, which has been linked to Reye syndrome. Do not use Salicylic Acid Shampoo on children or teenagers during or after chickenpox, flu, or other viral infections without checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Use of Salicylic Acid Shampoo is not recommended in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age without a doctor's instructions.
• Caution is advised when using Salicylic Acid Shampoo in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Salicylic Acid Shampoo during pregnancy. It is unknown if Salicylic Acid Shampoo is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are using Salicylic Acid Shampoo.

Possible side effects of Salicylic Acid Shampoo:

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:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

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

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. Symptoms may include agitation; diarrhea; dizziness; loss of appetite; loss of hearing; mental disturbances; nausea; rapid or difficult breathing; ringing in the ears; seizures; sluggishness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Store Salicylic Acid Shampoo at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Salicylic Acid Shampoo out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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