Do not use Synalar if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Synalar.

• Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, wash eyes immediately with water.
• If Synalar was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
• Synalar has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Do not use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Do not use Synalar for any conditions other than the one for which it was prescribed.
• Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine while you are using Synalar.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in children and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Synalar.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Synalar while you are pregnant. It is not known if Synalar is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Synalar, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• dryness; itching.

• severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; irritation, burning, redness, or swelling not present before using Synalar; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin.

Synalar is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.