What happens if I overdose Radiacare?
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local, or emergency room immediately. Radiacare may be harmful if swallowed.
Proper storage of Radiacare:
Store Radiacare at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze. Keep Radiacare out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Overdose of Radiacare in details
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Notes
Some ways to help prevent dry skin include using lukewarm (not hot) water when bathing, taking baths/showers less often (e.g., every 1-2 days), keeping baths/showers short, and using a humidifier when the air is very dry.
There are many types of emollient products available. Some contain fragrance or other ingredients that some people may be sensitive to. Emollients are available in different forms such as oils, creams, lotions, or sprays. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist on the product that may be best for you.
Missed Dose
If you are using this product on a regular schedule and miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Do not use more product or use it more often than directed to catch up.
Storage
Refer to storage information printed on the package. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Keep all drug products away from children and pets.
Do not store the foam canister near high heat (more than 120 degrees F/49 degrees C), and do not store or use it near an open flame. Because foam canisters are under pressure, do not puncture or burn the canister.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
What should I avoid while taking Radiacare?
Avoid getting Radiacare in your eyes.
Radiacare warnings
In radiation therapy, Radiacare Cream may be applied as indicated by the treating Radiation Oncologist. Do not
apply 4 hours prior to a radiation session.
Radiacare Cream is for external use only.
- Radiacare Cream does not contain a sunscreen and should not be used prior to extended exposure to the sun.
- If clinical signs of infection are present, appropriate treatment should be initiated; use of Radiacare Cream may
be continued during the anti-infective therapy.
If the condition does not improve within 10 – 14 days, consult a physician.
Keep this and other similar products out of the reach of children.
Radiacare Cream may dissolve fuchsin when this dye is used to define the margins of the radiation fields to be
treated.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Radiacare?
Some medical conditions may interact with Radiacare. 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
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Radiacare. Because little, if any, of Radiacare is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Radiacare 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.
Radiacare precautions
Radiacare Proactive gel Avoid contact w/ eyes. Do not use on open wounds. Monitor for mild skin irritation or inflammation. Radiacare Stretch Marks Therapy Discontinue use if irritations or rash develops or if symptoms worsen. Pregnancy & lactation.
What happens if I miss a dose of Radiacare?
Since Radiacare is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
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