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Tretinoin (Emollient)

Uses
This medication is used to improve the appearance of the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing roughness, and improving skin color. It should be used with a skin care and sunlight-avoidance program that includes moisturizer and daily use of an effective sunscreen (minimum SPF 15).Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. Tretinoin does not repair sun-damaged skin or reverse aging due to sun exposure.Your doctor may use this medication to treat other skin conditions, including acne.
Notes

Cosmetics may be used 1 hour after applying tretinoin.
Be sure to clean skin well before applying the medication.
Daily moisturizer should be used to protect your skin from dryness.Do not share this medication with others.

Storage

Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Brief storage at 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
Do not freeze.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Overdose

This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
Symptoms of overdose may include excessive redness, peeling, and discomfort.

How To Use

Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.Gently clean your face with a mild or soapless cleanser and pat skin dry.
Wait 20-30 minutes before applying this medication.
Apply a pea-sized amount of cream, using just enough to cover your entire face lightly, usually once a day before bedtime or as directed by your doctor.
Be careful to avoid your eyes, nostrils and mouth.
Do not wash your face or apply another skin care product for at least 1 hour after using this product.Do not use more of this medication than prescribed or use in larger amounts.
It will not give you faster or better results, but will increase the risk of developing redness, peeling and pain.
Do not use on cut, scraped, sunburned, or eczema-affected skin.Avoid getting this medication in your eyes.
If this medication gets into your eyes, flush with large amounts of water.
Call your doctor if eye irritation develops.
Wash your hands after using the medication to avoid accidentally getting it in your eyes.Effects of this medication will appear slowly, with most improvement seen in the first 6 months of use.If used for acne, your condition may worsen at first, then improve.

Side Effects

A brief sensation of warmth or stinging may occur immediately after applying the medication.
Skin redness, dryness, itching, scaling, mild burning, or worsening of acne may occur during the first 2-4 weeks of using the medication.
These effects usually decrease with continued use.
A daytime moisturizer may be helpful for very dry skin (see Notes).If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Your doctor may want you to decrease how often you use tretinoin, change the strength, or have you stop using it.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Notify your doctor if you experience: blistering, crusting, severe burning/swelling of the skin, eye redness and watering (conjunctivitis), eyelid swelling, darkening or lightening of skin color.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before using tretinoin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eczema.This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun.
Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps.
Weather extremes such as wind or cold may also be irritating to the skin.
Use a sunscreen daily, and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
Wait until your skin has completely recovered from a sunburn before using tretinoin.Avoid electrolysis, waxing and chemical depilatories for hair removal on the treated areas while using this product.If you have recently used products containing sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid, use tretinoin with caution.
Wait until the effects of such products on the skin have decreased before using tretinoin.This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you forget to use this medication, use it as soon as you remember if you remember the same day.
If you don't remember until morning, wait until your next dose is scheduled.

Drug Interactions

See also Precautions section.Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it.
Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: products containing alpha hydroxy acid, products containing glycolic acid.If you are currently using medications containing the ingredients listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting tretinoin.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: hair perming solutions, alcohol/lime/menthol-containing products (such as astringents, toners, shaving lotions), medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, products containing sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid, soaps and cosmetics with a strong drying effect, other drugs that may increase your sensitivity to sunlight (e.g., fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin, tetracyclines, thiazide water pills such as hydrochlorothiazide, sulfa drugs such as sulfamethoxazole, phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine).Benzoyl peroxide should not be applied at the same time as this medication.

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