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:
More common
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Cracking of the skin
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flushing, redness of the skin
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pain and itching at the application site
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redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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skin ulcers
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swelling of the skin
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unusually warm skin
Less common
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Burning, dry, or itching eyes
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discharge or excessive tearing
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eye pain
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infection at the application site
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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swelling around the eyes
Incidence not known
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Burning, crusting, dryness, flaking of the skin
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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hoarseness
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irritations
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itching, scaling, severe redness, or soreness of the skin
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joint or muscle pain
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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persistent non-healing sore
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pink growth
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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reddish patch or irritated area
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redness, irritation, or itching of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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shiny bump
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing or swallowing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
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
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Headache
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muscle aches
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stuffy or runny nose
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, 2024
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