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Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe
Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium and sulfur topical
Brand names: Avar Cleanser, Avar-E, BP 10-Wash, Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe, Plexion, Sulfacleans 8/4, Sumadan, Sumaxin, Suphera
What is Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe?
Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis (an inflammatory skin condition of the scalp) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe may also be used for reasons that are not mentioned in this medication guide.
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Warnings
Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines or have any other medical conditions or allergies.
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Before taking this medicine
You should not use Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or if you have kidney disease.
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- low blood cell counts;
- contact dermatitis; or
- liver disease.
It is not known if Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe will harm an unborn baby. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Check with a doctor to see if it is safe to breastfeed while using Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe.
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Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe may cause serious side effects. Stop using Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe and call your doctor immediately if you have:
- skin irritation;
- joint pain, swelling, or stiffness;
- low blood cell counts—fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath;
- liver problems—loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
- new or worsening symptoms of lupus—joint pain, and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.
Common side effects of Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe may include:
- dry skin;
- redness, scaly skin; or
- itching, stinging, burning, or irritation of treated skin.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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How should I use Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use this medicine more often than prescribed. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Shake the Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe liquid, lotion, foam, or suspension well before each use.
Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine, unless you are using it to treat a hand condition.
Do not bandage treated skin or expose it to heat. Your skin may absorb the medicine, which could cause harmful effects.
Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.
Store the foam container upright and keep away from open flame or heat. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.
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What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, blood in your urine, or urinating less than usual.
Do not get Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe in your eyes, inside your nose, or mouth. Rinse with water if this medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Do not use this medicine on open wounds, severely burned areas, or irritated or infected skin.
This medicine can stain clothing or other fabrics if it comes into contact with them.
Do not use other medications on the areas you treat with Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe unless your doctor tells you to.
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What other drugs will affect Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe?
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
- if you use medicine that contains silver, such as silver sulfadiazine.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Clenia Plus Green Tea and Aloe, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
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