information Valchlor Generic Name: Mechlorethamine (Topical) (me klor ETH a meen) Brand Name: Valchlor Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Valchlor: It is used to treat a type of lymphoma that affects the skin. Slideshow Men's Health Month And Movember: Raising The Profile Of Men's Health One Stache At A Time What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Valchlor? If you have an allergy to mechlorethamine or any other part of Valchlor (mechlorethamine (topical)). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Valchlor with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Valchlor? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you get Valchlor in your eyes, it may cause eye problems like very bad eye pain, swelling, or blurred eyesight. Sometimes blindness and long-last injury may happen. Do not touch your eyes while using this medicine. If you get Valchlor in your eyes, flush with water and call your doctor. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin. Do not let your skin where the gel was used touch anyone else's skin while wearing the gel. Cover the treated skin with clothes. If anyone else touches the gel, wash the skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes and take off any clothing that gets gel on it. This medicine may add to the chance of getting other skin cancers. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may catch on fire. Do not use near an open flame or while smoking. Avoid fire, flames, or smoking until the gel has dried. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking Valchlor, call your doctor right away. How is this medicine (Valchlor) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Do not take Valchlor by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn). Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand. Caregivers need to wear special gloves when putting on this medicine and wash hands after use. Put on right away or within 30 minutes after taking Valchlor out of the refrigerator. Put back in the refrigerator right after each use. Put on clean, dry skin. Put a thin layer on the affected skin. Avoid putting on healthy skin. Let gel dry before covering with clothing. Do not bathe, shower, or swim for 4 hours after putting on. Wait at least 30 minutes after you bathe or shower before putting on this medicine. Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor. Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better. What do I do if I miss a dose? Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Blisters or sores. Redness. Swelling. Signs of skin infection like oozing, heat, swelling, redness, or pain. Skin ulcers. A skin lump or growth. Change in color or size of a mole. What are some other side effects of Valchlor? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Itching. Change in color of skin. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Valchlor? Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Store in original container. Protect from heat or open flame. Check with your pharmacist if drug is left at room temperature for more than 1 hour a day. Throw away any part not used after 3 months. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time Valchlor (mechlorethamine (topical)) is refilled. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Valchlor or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Valchlor. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Valchlor (mechlorethamine topical) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: topical antineoplastics Consumer resources Valchlor Valchlor (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Valchlor (AHFS Monograph) Valchlor Gel (FDA) Related treatment guides Mycosis Fungoides} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only D Pregnancy Category Positive evidence of risk N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Valchlor Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 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