CAPITROL

Drug Name: CAPITROL

CAPITROL DESCRIPTION:
CHLOROXINE - SHAMPOO (KLOR-oh-kwin)

COMMON CAPITROL BRAND NAME(S):
Capitrol

CAPITROL SIDE EFFECTS:
Redness or irritation of the scalp may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, burning, inflammation or swelling of the scalp while using CAPITROL. These may be signs of an allergic reaction. CAPITROL may discolor light, blond, gray or bleached hair. Use with caution. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE CAPITROL:
CAPITROL: CAPITROL is for use on the scalp only. Use as directed, usually twice a week. For best results, wet scalp. Thoroughly massage a small amount of the medication into the scalp to make a lather. Let the lather remain for 3 minutes; rinse. Repeat application and rinse. Apply carefully to avoid contact with eyes.

CAPITROL USES:
CAPITROL reduces excess scaling. It is used in the treatment of scaling scalp conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, cradle-cap and dandruff.

CAPITROL PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing illness or allergies. CAPITROL should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if CAPITROL appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

CAPITROL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use especially any skin products or shampoos for dandruff or psoriasis. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

CAPITROL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

MISSED CAPITROL DOSE:
If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

CAPITROL STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard unused medication after expiration date on the container.