Removing excess skin in certain conditions, including calluses, warts, or dry, scaly skin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Salkera foam is a keratolytic. It works to loosen and shed hard, scaly skin.
Important safety information:
Certain acne products that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can rarely cause serious and sometimes life-threatening allergic reactions or severe irritation. Before first use, you may need to follow certain steps to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. Use Salkera foam as you were told by your doctor or read the package label. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Salkera foam is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Salkera foam in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water.
Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Check with your doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.
Apply Salkera foam only to the affected area. Do not apply Salkera foam to normal, healthy skin or to skin that is reddened, irritated, or infected. Do not use Salkera foam on open skin wounds, moles, birthmarks, genital warts, warts on the face, or warts growing hair.
Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or cleansers on your skin.
Salkera foam has a salicylate in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a salicylate in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Salkera foam may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Salkera foam.
Salkera foam may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
Salkera foam contains a salicylate, which has been linked to Reye syndrome. Do not give Salkera foam to a child or teenager who has the flu, chickenpox, or a viral infection. Contact your doctor with any questions or concerns.
Diabetes patients - Salkera foam may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Caution is advised when using Salkera foam in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Salkera foam should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Salkera foam while you are pregnant. It is not known if Salkera foam is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are using Salkera foam.
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Salkera foam side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mild burning or stinging at the application site.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; diarrhea; dizziness; hearing loss or ringing in the ears; mood or mental changes; nausea; severe burning, peeling, redness, scaling, or stinging skin; unusual weakness or fatigue; vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Salkera foam be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Salkera foam?
Use Salkera foam as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Before using Salkera foam for the first time, you must prime the pump. To do this, shake vigorously; hold the can upright away from the face, then press down on the pump for 3 to 5 seconds or until the foam appears.
Shake well before each use.
For best results, soak the affected area with water for at least 5 minutes before you use Salkera foam.
To use a dose of Salkera foam, hold the can upright and dispense the medicine into the palm of the hand. Apply the medicine to the affected area and rub in completely. Cover the area with a bandage or dressing (if practical) unless your doctor has instructed you not to. Wipe off any excess foam from the pump after use.
Apply Salkera foam at bedtime and wash it off in the morning unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If excessive skin drying or irritation occurs, check with your doctor. You may be able to use a mild cream or skin lotion on the area.
Wash your hands immediately after using Salkera foam, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
If you miss a dose of Salkera foam, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Salkera foam.
Who should not take Salkera foam?
Some medical conditions may interact with Salkera foam. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have had a severe allergic reaction to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
if you are taking aspirin or other salicylate medicines (eg, methyl salicylate)
if you have or have recently had a flu-like illness (eg, fever, chills, sore throat), chickenpox, or any other type of viral infection
if the patient is a child or teenager who has recently had an influenza vaccine (eg, flu shot)
if you have liver or kidney problems, a skin infection, skin irritation, diabetes, or poor blood circulation
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Salkera foam. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants (eg, heparin, warfarin), aspirin, methotrexate, or sulfonylureas (eg, tolbutamide) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Salkera foam
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Salkera foam may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Salkera foam be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Salkera foam be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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