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What is Carac and why is it prescribed? Carac is prescribed for the treatment of actinic or solar keratoses. Such growths may develop into skin cancer. Carac comes in cream form only. If you use an airtight dressing to cover the skin being treated, there may be inflammatory reactions in the normal skin around the treated area. If it is necessary to cover the treated area, use a porous gauze dressing to avoid skin reactions. How should you take Carac? Follow your doctors directions for taking Carac. Use care when applying Carac around the eyes, nose, and mouth. Wash your hands immediately after applying this medication. If you miss a dose apply it as soon as you remember. If more than a few hours have passed, skip the dose you missed and go back to your regular schedule. If you miss more than 1 dose, contact your doctor. Store away from heat, light, and moisture. Are there any Carac side effects? Carac side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Carac side effects may include burning, discoloration of the skin, itching, and pain. Less common Carac side effects may include allergic skin inflammation, pus, scaling, scarring, soreness, swelling, and tenderness. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Carac? If Carac is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. There are no reported food or drug interactions. Are there any special warnings about Carac? Avoid prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays while you are under treatment with Carac. Skin may be unsightly during treatment with this drug and, in some cases, for several weeks after treatment has ended. If your solar keratoses do not clear up with use of this drug, your doctor will probably order a biopsy to confirm the skin disease. Your doctor will perform follow-up biopsies if you are being treated for superficial basal cell carcinoma. |
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