- Some of the more common side effects associated with using Carac Cream include burning, redness, crusting of the skin, pain, swelling, soreness, and irritation of the skin. While these are considered the most common side effects associated with using this medication, they only affect a small number of users.
- A number of severe side effects have also been associated with using this medication. Some of these side effects include hives, rash, difficulty breathing, tightness of the chest, swelling of the tongue and lips, changes in skin color, bloody diarrhea, fever, chills, scarring of the treated area, severe burning, severe crusting, severe stomach pain and vomiting. These side effects are generally very rare and do not affect a large number of users.
- Complete healing of the skin growth may not occur for up to 1 or 2 months after beginning your treatment, please be patient and continue to use the medication according to your doctor's advice, even if immediate results are not seen. Carac cream has also been known to make users more susceptible to sunburn, so try to avoid direct sunlight or artificial tanning booths throughout the course of your treatment.
- Carac cream is a topical ointment that should be used exactly as prescribed to you by your doctor and never taken in dosages larger than what is recommended on the label. After washing the affected area to ensure cleanliness, apply enough lotion to cover the lesion and immediately wash your hands. Do not bandage the treated area unless specifically instructed to do so by your doctor.
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If you experience any of the aforementioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
If an overdose of Carac Cream is suspected, contact your local poison center and head directly to the emergency room.
Carac Cream is meant for external use only in the treatment of skin lesions and should never be used for any other medical condition unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
