Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera Gel is used for:

Moisturizing the skin. It may also have other uses.

This product is a gel made from the aloe vera plant. It works by helping the skin heal.

Do NOT use Aloe Vera Gel if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Aloe Vera Gel

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Aloe Vera Gel:

Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Aloe Vera Gel. However, no specific interactions with Aloe Vera Gel are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Aloe Vera Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Aloe Vera Gel:

Use Aloe Vera Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Wash and completely dry the affected area. Aloe gel may be applied liberally as needed.
• Many commercial products of aloe gel can be purchased. Use as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. Wash your hands immediately after using Aloe Vera Gel, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• If you miss a dose of Aloe Vera Gel, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aloe Vera Gel.

Important safety information:

• If you have an allergy to garlic, onions, or tulips, aloe gel may cause a rash, itching, or hives.
• Aloe Vera Gel may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Aloe Vera Gel by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Check the labels of commercial aloe gel products to see if pure aloe is listed as one of the first ingredients. The best products contain a high percentage (greater than 95%) of pure aloe.
• The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicines, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects of Aloe Vera Gel:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of oral ingestion may include diarrhea; extreme fatigue; stomach cramping.

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light, unless otherwise directed on the package. Most herbal products are not in childproof containers. Keep Aloe Vera Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Aloe Vera Gel, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Aloe Vera Gel 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.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Aloe Vera Gel. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.