Trichloroacetic Acid Topical

Trichloroacetic Acid Topical is a prescription medication used for treating skin discolorations, scarring, and wrinkles.

• Trichloroacetic Acid Topical is available under the following different brand names: Tri-Chlor

Common side effects of Trichloroacetic Acid Topical include:

• Mild to moderate skin irritation.
• Burning.
• Pain.
• Swelling and tenderness.
• Skin ulcerations.

Serious side effects of Trichloroacetic Acid Topical include:

• none

Rare side effects of Trichloroacetic Acid Topical include:

• none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult dosage

Topical liquid

• 80 %

Condylomata

Adult dosage

• Protect skin surrounding lesion with petrolatum; then apply topically to the lesion and cover with dressing for Approximately 5 days; reapply as necessary

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Trichloroacetic Acid Topical has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Trichloroacetic Acid Topical has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Trichloroacetic Acid Topical has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Trichloroacetic Acid Topical has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• Malignant or premalignant lesions

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Trichloroacetic Acid Topical?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Trichloroacetic Acid Topical?”

Cautions

• Apply externally by the physician (not for self-use)
• Thoroughly diagnose cervical lesion to rule out malignancy; contraindicated for malignant or premalignant lesions
• If accidentally applied to healthy tissue, remove immediately and wash the area with warm water; sodium bicarbonate may be used as a local antidote

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use with caution if the benefits outweigh the risks during pregnancy.
• Lactation
  • Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, caution advised