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Mechlorethamine topical
  • Treatments
  • Mycosis Fungoides

Mechlorethamine topical

Generic name: mechlorethamine topical [ MEK-lor-ETH-a-meen-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand name: Valchlor
Dosage form: topical gel (0.016%)
Drug class:Topical antineoplastics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 9, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is mechlorethamine topical?

Mechlorethamine topical (for the skin) is used to treat Stage 1A or 1B mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Mechlorethamine topical is usually given after other skin treatments have been tried without success.

Mechlorethamine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. Mechlorethamine topical gel can cause blindness or permanent injury to your eyes. If this medication gets in your eyes, rinse them for at least 15 minutes with a large amount of water, normal saline, or an eye wash solution, and then seek emergency medical attention.

Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or nose. If this does happen, rinse for at least 15 minutes with a large amount of water and seek emergency medical attention. Mechlorethamine topical can cause pain, redness, or ulcers if it gets in your mouth or nose.

Always get emergency medical help if this medication accidentally gets in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to mechlorethamine.

Mechlorethamine topical can be dangerous if it gets on the skin of another person. Caregivers should wear disposable gloves while applying this medication to the person who is affected with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Using mechlorethamine topical may increase your risk of developing other types of skin cancer. Your doctor will need to check your skin on a regular basis while you are using mechlorethamine topical.

Do not use mechlorethamine topical if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

It is not known whether mechlorethamine topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How should I use mechlorethamine topical?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Mechlorethamine topical is usually applied once daily.

Store this medicine in its original container (box) in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Avoid allowing this medicine to come into contact with food in the refrigerator....