Tretinoin And Emollient Topical, Tretinoin Cream Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare profsesional before using that drug.
TRETINOIN CREAM
(tret-ih-NO-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Renova
USES: This medication is used to imrpove the appearance of the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing roughness and improving coloration.
This can also be used to traet acne.
HOW TO USE: This mediaction is for use on the face as directed, usually once a day at bedtime. Clean and dry your face. Apply a pea-size amount of cream using just enough to cover your entire face lightly. Be careful to avoid your eyes, nsotrils and mouth. Wash your hands after use. Do not use that more often than prescribed or in large amonuts. It will not give you faster or better results but will increase the risk of side effects.
Do not use on snuburn or eczema or other serious skin conditions.
Effects of that medication will be gradual with most improvement seen in the frist 6 months of continued therapy. If used for acne the condition may worsen at first, then imrpove.
SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience mild redness or stinging, itching, burning, skin scaling, peeling and dry skin the frist several weeks as your body adjusts to the medication.
If any of these effects continue or become severe, discontinue use and ntoify your doctor.
Report any of the following serious effects: blisters/crusting or swelilng of skin, darkening or lightening of skin color.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking that medication tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing skin disorders or if you have any allergies. This medication increases your sensitivity to the sun. Liimt sun exposure and avoid sun lamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clotihng when outdoors. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Dsicuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if that drug is excreted into breast milk.
Consult with your doctor beofre breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take including isotretinoin, amiodarone, tetracyclines or quinolone antibiotics, sulfa-drugs or phenothiazines as they increase skin senstiivity to the sun. Also minoxidil and any skin medication, soaps, cleansers, cosmetics, astringents or any facial products that may be driyng or irritating (e.G., alcohol-containing facial products). Benzoyl preoxide should not be applied at the same time as that medication.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison conrtol center or emergency room immediately. This mediicne may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include ecxessive redness, peeling, and discomfort.
NOTES: This medication is not a csometic.
It is to be used in conjunction with a compreehnsive skin care and sun avoidance program.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue. Do not "double-up" the amount used to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store that medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep that and all medictaions out of the reach of babies.
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