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Drug
Information - Renova
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Brand:
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Generic Name: Tretinoin
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This medicine is
a vitamin A derivative used to treat wrinkles, brown
spots, and surface roughness on the face. |
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Some medicines or
medical conditions may interact with this medicine.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of
this medicine is not recommended if you have a history
of eczema. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any questions or concerns about taking
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Follow the directions
for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet.
Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist
any questions that you may have before using this
medicine. Before applying this medicine, wash the
affected area with a mild soap and gently dry. Wait
20 to 30 minutes before applying the medicine. Apply
a thin film of medicine to the affected and surrounding
area. Pat in gently according to the package leaflet.
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from
heat and light. If you miss a dose of this medicine,
skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. |
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Do not get this medicine
in your eyes or on the inside of your nose or mouth.
For the first 2 tO 3 weeks of treatment, your skin
condition may appear to worsen. This is expected.
Do not stop using the medicine during this time.
Do not use other medicine on your skin without first
discussing it with your doctor. While you are using
this medicine, you may use cosmetics. After using
cosmetics, thoroughly wash and dry the affected
area before applying this medicine. This medicine
may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid
exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths
until you know how you react to this medicine. Use
a sunscreen if you must be outside. Do not apply
this medicine to sunburned skin. For women: If you
plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor
the benefits and risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted
in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding
while you are using this medicine, check with your
doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your
baby. |
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Side effects, that
may go away during treatment, include redness, peeling,
stinging, or a feeling of warmth. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check
with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience
blistering, crusting, swelling, excessive redness
or peeling of your skin. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist. |
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Drug interactions
can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a
medicine from doing its job. |
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If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if
swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive
redness, peeling, and discomfort. |
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