Cantharidin (topical application route)
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Ycanth, Canthacur, Cantharone
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Cantharidin topical solution is used to treat molluscum contagiosum (molluscum bumps). This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor. This product is available in the following dosage forms:
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In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of cantharidin topical solution in children younger than 2 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established. No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of cantharidin topical solution in geriatric patients. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a medical facility. It is applied only on your skin every 3 weeks as needed. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not apply topical steroids, creams, lotions, or sunscreen to the affected area. Allow the medicine to dry for up to 5 minutes. Do not touch or allow the treated area come in contact with your mouth, nose, genital areas, or eyes for at least 24 hours after application or until washing. Do not allow children to lick or bite the treated areas. Do not inhale vapors from the topical solution during treatment. Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless your doctor has told you to. This medicine is flammable. Avoid fire, flame, or smoking near lesions during and after treatment until it is washed off of your skin.
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