MASOPROCOL

Brand & Generic Names

Actinex

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? No Drug class: Antineoplastic (topical)

Uses

Treats actinic keratoses (scaly, flat or slightly raised skin lesions).

Dosage & Usage Information

How to take:
Cream--Wash and dry the skin where lesions are located. Massage cream into affected area. Wash hands immediately after use.

When to take:
Use at the same times each day.

If you forget a dose:
Apply as soon as you remember, then resume regular schedule.

What drug does:
Selectively destroys actively proliferating cells.

Time lapse before drug works:
1 to 2 months.

Don't take with:
Other topical prescription or non-prescription drugs without consulting your doctor.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None reported.

WHAT TO DO:

Not for internal use. If child accidentally swallows, call Poison Control Center.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

• Skin reactions including itching, redness, dryness, flaking.
• Temporary burning sensation right after application.

Infrequent:

Swelling, soreness, persistent burning in treated area.

Rare:

Bleeding, oozing, blistering skin.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:
You are allergic to masoprocol.

Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have sulfite sensitivity.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
Studies inconclusive on risk to unborn child. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child.

Breast-feeding:
Effect not documented. Consult your doctor.

Infants & children:
Not used in this age group.

Prolonged use:
Effects of long-term use not known.

Skin & sunlight:
Drug does not cause sensitivity to sunlight. However, keratoses are related to sun exposure, so avoid sunlight when possible.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.

Discontinuing:
No problems expected.

Others:

• If you accidentally get masoprocol in your eye, promptly wash the eye with water.
• The cream may stain your clothing.
• Get doctor's approval before using cosmetics or makeup on the skin area you are treating.
• Leave the treated skin areas exposed. Don't cover them with a bandage or a dressing.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
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Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
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Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.