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Side effects
You may experience mild redness or stinging, itching, burning, skin scaling,
peeling and dry skin the first several weeks as your body adjusts to Renova.
If any of these effects continue or become severe, discontinue use and notify
your doctor.
Precautions
Before taking this 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. Limit sun exposure and avoid sun lamps. Use a sunscreen
and wear protective clothing when outdoors. This medication should be used
only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits
with your doctor. It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug interactions
Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may
take including isotretinoin, amiodarone, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics,
sulfa-drugs or phenothiazines as they increase skin sensitivity to the sun.
Also, inform your doctor if you are taking minoxidil or any skin medications,
soaps, cleansers, cosmetics, astringents or other facial products that may
be drying or irritating (e.g., alcohol-containing facial products). Benzoyl
peroxide should not be applied at the same time as this medication.
Notes
This medication is not a cosmetic. It is to be used in conjunction with a comprehensive
skin care and sun avoidance program.
Miss dose
If you miss a dose of Renova, 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 schedule. Do not "double-up" the amount used
to catch up.
Storage
Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and
25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep this and all medications out of the reach
of children.
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