Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Polysorbate (Topical Route)

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Precautions

When using alcohol and acetone combination, do not use any of the following preparations on the same affected area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor:

  • Abrasive soaps or cleaners
  • Any other topical acne preparation or preparation containing a peeling agent (for example, benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid, sulfur, or tretinoin [vitamin A acid])
  • Cosmetics or soaps that dry the skin
  • Medicated cosmetics
  • Other alcohol-containing preparations
  • Other topical medicine for the skin

To use any of the above preparations on the same affected area as this medicine may cause severe irritation of the skin

Side Effects Proper Use
DR600003 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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