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Side Effects of Carac

Carac is a prescription medication used for the treatment of pre-cancerous or cancerous skin growths. It is a topical treatment. It is classified as an anti-metabolite. Carac operates by obstructing any cells that might lead to these conditions. As with any medicine, there are possible negative side effects that could result from taking Carac.

  1. Common Side Effects

    • Carac has minor side effects that can occur but they tend to subside as the body and skin adjusts to the cream medication. If the side effects worsen or persist, however, it might be necessary to consult a doctor. Side effects include soreness, irritation, inflammation, redness, peeling, crusting and pain of the skin.

    Serious Side Effects

    • Serious side effects are also possible with Carac use. In situations of serious side effects, it is crucial to seek emergency medical assistance. Some potentially dangerous side effects of Carac are extreme stomachache, throwing up, sores or scars at the treated location, fever, skin color changes, chills, bloody diarrhea, and extreme soreness, inflammation, irritation, redness, crusting, burning and pain of the skin.

    Allergic Reactions

    • Allergic reactions also can occur while using Carac. In cases of allergic reaction, it is vital to seek emergency medical help as soon as possible. Some signs of allergic reaction to Carac are chest tightness, swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue and face, difficulty breathing, skin rash and breaking out into hives.

    Warning

    • This topical medication is not suitable for everybody. People who have an ailment known as DPD enzyme deficiency should avoid Carac. The medicine's active ingredient could cause them to have a fatal reaction that is characterized by symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, abdominal ache, chills, fever and throwing up.

    Pregnant and Nursing Women

    • It is possible for Carac to cause damage to a developing baby, As a result, pregnant women should not use this medication. Women who become pregnant while using Carac should immediately consult their physician. Also, breastfeeding women should not use Carac, as it is uncertain whether it is excreted into human breast milk.

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