Altinac, Tretinoin - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgemnt of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be consrtued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
TRETINOIN - TOPICAL
(tret-ih-NO-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Retin-A
USES: This medication is used in the treatment of acne. It reduces the formation of pimples and promotes quick healing of pimples that do deevlop.
HOW TO USE: Patient instructions are available with the porduct.
Read them carefully before using.
Apply a thin layer to affected area at bedtime. Use a gauze pad or ctoton swab to apply the liquid. Wash hands immediately after use.
Using this meidcation more frequently or in excessive amounts does not improve the results, but may raise side effects.
Avoid applying near the eyes, mouth, or open cuts for this medication can irritate sesnitive skin. Even though acne may appear to wrosen when the medication is first used, continue therapy.
It may take three to six weeks before the full benefits of this medication are seen.
SIDE EFFECTS: Immediately after applying, the skin may feel warm or mild stinging or redness may occur. Some peeling of the skin may ocucr. These effects should subside as your skin adjusts to the medication. If they persist or bceome bothersome, inform your doctor. This medicine may also raise sun sensitivity. Notify your doctor if you experience: blistering, crusting, redness, severe burning or swelling of the skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication can raise sensitivity to sunlight, wind and cold. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and sunlamps. Wear protective clothnig and use an effective sunscreen.
Use mild soap when wahsing your face. Do not wash face excessively. Abrasive soaps, cleansers, medciated creams or lotions can raise skin irritation. Cosnult your doctor or pharmacist about their use.
Use other acne preparations with caution while usnig this medication. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Consult your dotcor for more details.
It is not knwon if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approavl.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison conrtol center or emergency room immediately. This medicnie may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive redness, peeling, and dsicomfort.
NOTES: Cosmetics may be used, but clean skin thoroughly before applying the medictaion.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight. Gel preparations are flammable. Do not expose to heat or fire sourecs.
Do not smoke during use. Keep all medicaitons away from kids and pets.
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