fluorouracil (flore oh YER a sill) topical

Fluorouracil,a topical chemotherapy agent is used in the treatment of skin problems that could become cancer.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Use exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after every application.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

severe redness and/or swelling of normal skin
dark colored skin
eye irritation (burning/itching/sensitivity/stinging/watering)
increased sensitivity of the skin to sun/ultraviolet light
pain/burning of the affected area
scaling /swelling of the affected area
skin rash/itching of the affected area
tenderness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Do not double applications to make up for a missed application.

Consult your health care professional about your missed application.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-25 degrees C / 59-77 degrees F, away from heat and moisture.

Do not use skin products whilst on a treatment with this medication without consulting your health care professional.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had; recent or current radiation therapy; recent or current chemotherapy
inflammation at the treatment site;
open sores at the treatment site.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.