Dosing and uses of Dr. Scholl's Ingrown Toenail Pain Reliever (sodium sulfide topical)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
topical geL
- 1%
Ingrown Toenail (unguis incarnatus)
Indicated for temporary relief of pain from ingrown toenails
Apply topically to affected area BID for up to 7 days
Administration
Wash affected area and dry thoroughly before application
Avoid use on open wounds
For external use only
Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
topical geL
- 1%
Ingrown Toenail (unguis incarnatus)
Indicated for temporary relief of pain from ingrown toenails
Apply topically to affected area BID for up to 7 days
Administration
Wash affected area and dry thoroughly before application
Avoid use on open wounds
For external use only
Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention
Dr. Scholl's Ingrown Toenail Pain Reliever (sodium sulfide topical) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Burning
Skin irritation
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Caution with diabetes mellitus, impaired circulation, or gout
Discontinue seek medical attention if redness or swelling of toe increases, discharge is present around the nail, or symptoms last >7 days or recur
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: A
Lactation: Not distributed in human breast milk
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Dr. Scholl's Ingrown Toenail Pain Reliever (sodium sulfide topical)
Mechanism of action
Alkaline salt that softens toenail to facilitate retraction and trimming
Absorption
Negligible systemic absorption
