Precautions

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.

Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.

Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If eye contact occurs, you may have pain, burning, swelling, redness, sensitivity to light, or blurred vision. The medicine can cause permanent eye injury. If you get this medicine in your eye, rinse the eye right away for at least 15 minutes with water or an eye wash solution and call your doctor.

Avoid getting this medicine in your nose or mouth. It may cause pain, redness, or ulcers. If this occurs, rinse your nose or mouth right away for at least 15 minutes with water and call your doctor.

This medicine may cause unwanted skin reactions, including non-melanoma skin cancer. Contact your doctor right away if you have redness, swelling, itching, ulcers, or blisters on the skin.