Solaraze Gel treats actinic keratosis and is applied to the skin to treat arthritis pain.

Use Solaraze Gel exactly as directed. Topical Solaraze Gel applies to the skin's usually affected area twice daily for 60 to 90 days at around the same times every day.

Wash your hands before applying Solaraze Gel. Then use your fingers to smooth the gel onto each affected area gently. Use enough gel to cover the areas completely. When you are finished applying the gel, wash your hands again. Be careful not to touch your eyes or nose before you wash your hands.

Before using Solaraze Gel, consider the following:

• Allergies
  Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to it or any other medicines. 
• Geriatric
  Elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney, heart, or stomach problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving Solaraze Gel.
• Breastfeeding
• Interactions with medicines
  Although certain medicines should not be used together, in other cases, two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction occurs. 
• Ketorolac
  If both medicines are prescribed, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both medicines.

Common side effects of Solaraze Gel include:

• application site skin reactions (rash, redness, scaling, dry skin, swelling, irritation, or itching),
• nausea,
• stomach pain,
• upset stomach,
• diarrhea, or
• gas.

Can you apply lotion, sunscreen, or makeup over Solaraze Gel?

Applying lotion, sunscreen, or makeup might affect how well your skin absorbs  Solaraze Gel. Ask your provider if you can apply these and other skin products with this medication.

Can you apply Solaraze Gel to damaged skin?

Don't apply Solaraze Gel to open skin wounds, infections, or damaged and peeling skin. Applying the gel to these areas of the skin can cause you to absorb more medication and might put you at a higher risk of side effects.

What are the side effects of Solaraze Gel? 

Burning, itching, redness, skin rash, swelling, or soreness at the application site may occur.