Pronunciation: sal-ih-SILL-ik AS-id
Generic Name: Salicylic AcidBrand Name: Examples include Fostex and Stridex Body Focus
Stridex Body Focus Cream is used for:
Treating acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Stridex Body Focus Cream is a topical salicylate. It works by causing the skin to swell, soften, and then slough or peel in areas where it is applied.
Do NOT use Stridex Body Focus Cream if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Stridex Body Focus Cream
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Stridex Body Focus Cream:
Some medical conditions may interact with Stridex Body Focus Cream. 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 (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
- if you have liver or kidney problems, a skin infection, skin irritation, diabetes, or poor blood circulation
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Stridex Body Focus Cream. 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, glipizide) because the risk of side effects may be increased by Stridex Body Focus Cream
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Stridex Body Focus Cream 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.
How to use Stridex Body Focus Cream:
Use Stridex Body Focus Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the affected area. Apply a thin layer of Stridex Body Focus Cream to cover the entire affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Unless your hands are being treated, be sure to wash your hands after each use.
- If you miss a dose of Stridex Body Focus Cream, 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 Stridex Body Focus Cream.
Important safety information:
- Stridex Body Focus Cream is for external use only. Avoid getting Stridex Body Focus Cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or on the genitals. If contact with your eyes occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not inhale the vapors of Stridex Body Focus Cream.
- Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
- Do not use Stridex Body Focus Cream longer or more often than recommended by your doctor or on the package label.
- Check with your doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.
- Be sure to apply Stridex Body Focus Cream only to the affected area and not to normal healthy skin.
- Do not use Stridex Body Focus Cream on skin that is irritated, infected, or reddened.
- Do not use Stridex Body Focus Cream on open skin wounds, moles, birthmarks, genital warts, warts on the face, or warts growing hair.
- Do not use any other medicines or drying products on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
- Stridex Body Focus Cream may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Stridex Body Focus Cream.
- Stridex Body Focus Cream is extremely flammable. Do not store or use Stridex Body Focus Cream near a fire or other open flame.
- Stridex Body Focus Cream may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Stridex Body Focus Cream by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Stridex Body Focus Cream contains a salicylate, which has been linked to Reye syndrome. Do not use Stridex Body Focus Cream on children or teenagers during or after chickenpox, flu, or other viral infections without checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Caution is advised when using Stridex Body Focus Cream in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Stridex Body Focus Cream during pregnancy. It is unknown if Stridex Body Focus Cream is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are using Stridex Body Focus Cream.
Possible side effects of Stridex Body Focus Cream:
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:
Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.
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.
See also: Stridex Body Focus side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include agitation; diarrhea; dizziness; loss of appetite; loss of hearing; mental disturbances; nausea; rapid or difficult breathing; ringing in the ears; seizures; sluggishness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Proper storage of Stridex Body Focus Cream:Store Stridex Body Focus Cream at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Stridex Body Focus Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Stridex Body Focus Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Stridex Body Focus Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Stridex Body Focus Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Issue Date: February 1, 2012
Database Edition 12.1.1.002
Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
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