Skinoren is intended for external use only. Findings from animal experiments show that vomiting may occur after ingestion of large amounts. No organotoxic changes are likely though no human data on overdosage are available.
Results from acute toxicity studies do not indicate that any risk of acute intoxication is to be expected following a single dermal application of an overdose (application over a large area under conditions favourable to absorption) or inadvertent oral ingestion.