What is Valchlor: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Valchlor

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Gel:Take the tube out of the refrigerator. Apply the medicine right away or within 30 minutes.Apply a thin layer of this medicine to completely dry skin. Do this at least 4 hours before or 30 minutes after you shower or wash.Place the medicine in the original box and return it to the refrigerator.Allow the treated areas to dry for 5 to 10 minutes before you cover it with clothing.Do not bandage or wrap the treated skin.Avoid fire, flames, and smoking until the medicine has dried.Wash your hands with soap and water after you touch and apply the medicine.Caregivers must wear disposable nitrile gloves when applying this medicine. Wash hands with soap and water after removing the gloves.Moisturizers are permitted on the treated areas 2 hours before or 2 hours after the medicine has been applied.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Do not apply to skin that has cuts, scrapes, or burns. If this happens, use soap and water to wash the skin area for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Call you doctor right away.

• Accidental eye exposure: Rinse right away for at least 15 minutes with water or an eye wash solution. Call your doctor.

• Accidental nose, mouth, or skin exposure: Rinse right away for at least 15 minutes with water. Call your doctor.

• Missed dose:Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Storage: Store in the refrigerator, away from food. Do not freeze. Throw the empty tube and used disposable gloves in the trash can. Make sure children and pets do not have contact with the tube and gloves. Discard any unused medicine after 60 days.

• Do not apply to skin that has cuts, scrapes, or burns. If this happens, use soap and water to wash the skin area for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Call you doctor right away.

• Missed dose:Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Storage: Store in the refrigerator, away from food. Do not freeze. Throw the empty tube and used disposable gloves in the trash can. Make sure children and pets do not have contact with the tube and gloves. Discard any unused medicine after 60 days.

• Accidental eye exposure: Rinse right away for at least 15 minutes with water or an eye wash solution. Call your doctor.

• Gel:Take the tube out of the refrigerator. Apply the medicine right away or within 30 minutes.Apply a thin layer of this medicine to completely dry skin. Do this at least 4 hours before or 30 minutes after you shower or wash.Place the medicine in the original box and return it to the refrigerator.Allow the treated areas to dry for 5 to 10 minutes before you cover it with clothing.Do not bandage or wrap the treated skin.Avoid fire, flames, and smoking until the medicine has dried.Wash your hands with soap and water after you touch and apply the medicine.Caregivers must wear disposable nitrile gloves when applying this medicine. Wash hands with soap and water after removing the gloves.Moisturizers are permitted on the treated areas 2 hours before or 2 hours after the medicine has been applied.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Accidental nose, mouth, or skin exposure: Rinse right away for at least 15 minutes with water. Call your doctor.

What to do if you miss a dose of Valchlor

Valchlor contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to mechlorethamine or if you are pregnant.

Valchlor warnings

• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• This medicine can catch on fire. Keep it away from heat and flames. After you apply it to your skin, make sure it is dry before you smoke or are near fire.

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Injury to your eyes, nose, or mouth (if medicine accidentally gets on these areas)Non-melanoma skin cancerSerious skin reactions, such as dermatitis

Valchlor interactions

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Injury to your eyes, nose, or mouth (if medicine accidentally gets on these areas)Non-melanoma skin cancerSerious skin reactions, such as dermatitis

• This medicine can catch on fire. Keep it away from heat and flames. After you apply it to your skin, make sure it is dry before you smoke or are near fire.

• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.