LINDANE - TOPICAL LOTION side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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lindane-topical lotion (cont.)

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause a rash, stinging, burning or redness of skin. Inform your doctor promptly if these symptoms persist or worsen. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following unlikely but serious side effects occur: vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, seizures. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: a poorly-controlled seizure disorder. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: other skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis, dermatitis), broken/crusted skin, HIV infection, history of serious head injury, history of seizures, brain tumors, severe liver disease (cirrhosis), alcohol abuse, sudden stopping of regular alcohol or sedative use, any allergies. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit intake of alcoholic beverages. Elderly persons may be at a higher risk for side effects from this medication (See Warning section). Infants and children may be at a higher risk for side effects from this medication (See Warning section). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Do not apply lindane lotion to others while you are pregnant, unless it is absolutely necessary and you have discussed it with your doctor. Use gloves as directed (see How To Use section). This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. For 24 hours after using lindane lotion, pump your breast milk and discard it. Your baby should also not come into direct contact with your skin during lindane use. These recommendations will lessen the chance of exposing your baby to lindane and its side effects.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use. Do not use other creams, lotions, ointments or oils while using this medication. Also report the use of drugs which might increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold) when combined with lindane such as phenothiazines (e.g., thioridazine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), isoniazid (INH), or theophylline, among others. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.