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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical (Versiclear)?

Do not use salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical without first talking to your doctor if you have an allergy to sulfa products. You may not be able to use salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical, or you may require special monitoring during treatment.

Do not apply salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical to large areas of open, broken, burned, or infected skin without first talking to your doctor. Large areas of damaged skin may allow more medicine to be absorbed by the body, possibly resulting in side effects.

It is not known whether salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide passes into breast milk. Do not use salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical (Versiclear)?

Use salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash the hands before and after applying this medication, unless it is being used to treat a hand condition.

Thoroughly wash, rinse, and dry the affected areas before application of this medication.

Shake the lotion well before use. Apply a thin film of the lotion to the affected areas as directed by your doctor.

Do not allow this medication to get into the eyes. If it does, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, contact your doctor.

Do not cover the area with bandages or dressings after applying salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by the body and could be harmful.

It is important to use sodium sulfacetamide regularly to get the most benefit. Use the medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor. Symptoms may improve before the infection is fully treated.

Store salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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