Contraindications Omnilux CLEAR™
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Contraindications Omnilux CLEAR™

DO NOT share the Omnilux CLEAR™ device with any other person. The Omnilux CLEAR™ device is for single person use only.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device to treat any other conditions apart from those listed in the indications for use (mild to moderateacne vulgaris). The Omnilux CLEAR™ device has not been tested for any other conditions than those listed, and the risk is unknown.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Omnilux CLEAR™ has NOT been tested on pregnant or breast-feeding women and therefore the risk to the fetus, neonate or pregnant women is unknown. Unless cleared by your doctor.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ if you are a child under 14 years of age. The safety of the device for children younger than 14 years of age has NOT been tested and the risk is unknown.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device if you suffer from light induced headaches.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device if you suffer from any genetic conditions of the eyes. The Omnilux CLEAR™ device has NOT been tested on subjects who suffer with genetic conditions of the eyes and therefore the risks are unknown. If you are unsure about any related eye condition and using Omnilux CLEAR™ contact your ophthalmologist or eye doctor.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device if you suffer from any photosensitive disorder (sensitization to light) of the eye. The Omnilux CLEAR™ device has NOT been tested on subjects who suffer with photosensitive disorders of the eye and therefore the risks are unknown. If you are unsure about any related eye condition and using Omnilux CLEAR™ contact your ophthalmologist or eye doctor.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device if you suffer from lupus erythematosus, photosensitive eczema or albinism. If you use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device to treat lupus erythematosus, photosensitive eczema or albinism you may cause a severe skin reaction.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device if you suffer from any photosensitive disorder (sensitization to light) of the skin. If you use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device and you suffer from a photosensitive disorder you may cause a severe reaction.   DO NOT use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device if you suffer from any photosensitive disorder (sensitization to light) of the skin. If you use the Omnilux CLEAR™ device and you suffer from a photosensitive disorder you may cause a severe reaction.   Photosensitivity is a common side effect of various medications. These can include certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, and diuretics. If you are unsure about any medication you may be taking consult your healthcare provider.   Other substances not listed above can also cause photosensitivity.   Common examples of these substances are: St John's wort, coal tar, deodorants, antibacterial soaps, artificial sweeteners, naphthalene (mothballs), petroleum products,brightening agents found in laundry detergent, and cadmium sulphide (a chemical injected into the skin during tattooing).    There are some instances in which Omnilux CLEAR™ may prove unsuitable for an individual. Certain medical conditions or drugs may mean that an individual is unsuitable for the treatment.     Precautions due to drug induced photosensitivity.  If you are taking any of the drugs listed below, please read the comments section of the table carefully.  Drug Type Anti-Arthritic Specific Group or Common Name Gold 50 or Ridaura Comments If YES, the treatment cannot be administered Drug Type Anti- Arthritic or Immunosuppressant Specific Group or Common Name Azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan) Comments If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. Drug Type Anti Arrythmic Specific Group or Common Name Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), Aratac Comments If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. Drug Type - Specific Group or Common Name Quinidine Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. Drug Type Antibiotics Specific Group or Common Name Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), Norfloxacin (Noroxin), Ofloxacin (Floxin)Tetracyclines: Demeclocycline (Declomycin), Doxycycline (Vibramycin), Minocycline (Minocin), Oxytetracycline(Terramycin)Others: Azithromycin (Zithromax), Capreomycin (Capastat), Ceftazidime (Fortaz),cycloserine (Seromycin),Metronidazole (Flagyl), nalidixic acid (NegGram), pyrazinamide, sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (Bactrim) Comments If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. Drug Type Anti-Cancer Specific Group or Common Name Bexarotene (Targretin), Capecitabine (Xeloda), Dacarbazine (DTIC), Epirubicin (Ellence), Fluorouracil (5-FU), Interferon alfa (Intron A, Alferon-N), Methotrexate (Mexate), Pentostatin (Nipent), Procarbazine (Matulane), Tretinoin, oral (Vesanoid), Vinblastine (Velban, Velbe) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is between a 1 /100 and 5/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered Drug Type Anticonvulsants Specific Group or Common Name Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Felbamate (Felbatol), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Topiramate (Topamax), Valproic acid (Depakene) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. Drug Type Antifungals Specific Group or Common Name Flucytosine (Ancobon), Griseofulvin (Fulvicin, GrisPEG), Terconazole (Terazol) Voriconazole (VFEND) Comments If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. Drug Type Antihistamines Specific Group or Common Name Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Loratadine (Claritin), Promethazine (Phenergan) Comments If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. Drug Type Antihypertensives Specific Group or Common Name Captopril (Capoten), Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac), Enalapril (Vasotec), Nifedipine (Procardia), Sotalol (Betapace) Comments If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. Drug Type Antimalarial Specific Group or Common Name Chloroquine (Aralen), Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), Pyrimethamine (Daraprim), Pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine (Fansidar), Quinine Comments If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days Drug Type Antipsychotics Specific Group or Common Name Phenothiazines:Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Fluphenazine (Prolixin), Perphenazine (Trilafon), Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Thioridazine (Mellaril), Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is between a 2/100 and 3/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.   Drug Type Antiretroviral Specific Group or Common Name Ritonavir (Norvir), Saquinavir (Fortovase,Invirase), Zalcitabine (Hivid) Comments If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is approximately a 2/100 chance of a light reaction. Drug Type Antiviral Specific Group or Common Name Amantadine (Symmetrel), Acyclovir (Zovirax) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is approximately a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. Drug Type Cardiovascular Specific Group or Common Name Thiazide diuretics:Bendroflumethiazide (Corzide), Chlorthalidone (Thalitone), Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), Hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin), Indapamide (Lozol), Methyclothiazide (Enduron), Metolazone (Zaroxolyn), Polythiazide (Renese)Diuretics, Other:Furosemide (Lasix), Triamterene (Dyrenium) Comments If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days. Drug Type Lipid regulators Other Specific Group or Common Name Fenofibrate (Tricor)  Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. Drug Type Non-steroidal antiinflammatory (NSAIDs) Analgesics Specific Group or Common Name Diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), Naproxen (Anaprox) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is a <1/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 1 day, then the treatment can be administered. Drug Type Sedatives Specific Group or Common Name Alprazolam (Xanax), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Zaleplon (Sonata), Zolpidem (Ambien) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. Drug Type Statins Specific Group or Common Name Fluvastatin (Lescol), Lovastatin (Mevacor), Pravastatin (Pravachol), Simvastatin (Zocor) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is a <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. Drug Type Skin agents (acne) Specific Group or Common Name Isotretinoin (Accutane, Roaccutane) Tretinoin topical (Renova, Retin-A) Tazarotene (Tazorac) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is between a 5/100 and a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered. Drug Type Skin agents (hair) Specific Group or Common Name Coal tar, Minoxidil (Rogaine) Comments If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.There is <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.