Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common—For cream, shampoo, foam, or gel
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Itching, stinging, burning, or irritation not present before use of this medicine
Rare—For cream, foam, or gel
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Acne
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bleeding from sore in the mouth
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blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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dizziness
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eye dryness, irritation, or swelling
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red rash with watery, yellow-colored, or pus filled blisters with or without thick yellow to honey-colored crusts
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skin dryness, pain, rash, redness, or swelling
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sore in the mouth or on the gums
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swelling of the face
Rare—For shampoo
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Hair loss and irritation
Incidence not known—For gel
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Pain
Incidence not known—For shampoo
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Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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burning sensation of the skin
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burning, itching, redness, skin rash, swelling, or soreness at the application site
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discoloration of the hair
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dry skin
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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hives
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hoarseness
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irritation
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itching, scaling, severe redness, or soreness of the skin
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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rash
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shortness of breath
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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thinning of the hair
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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wheezing
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common—For shampoo or gel
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Dryness or oiliness of the hair and scalp
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headache
Rare—For shampoo
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Abnormal hair texture
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mild dryness of the skin
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scalp pustules
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023