ERYTHROMYCIN-TRETINOIN-TOPICAL
GENERIC NAME: ERYTHROMYCIN - TRETINOIN - TOPICAL (eh-rith-row-MY-sin/tret-ih-NO-in)
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to treat acne. It reduces the formation of pimples and blackheads and promotes quick healing.
HOW TO USE: Patient instructions are available with this product; learn proper use. This medicine is generally used once a day at bedtime or as directed. First, wash, rinse and dry affected area. Then, use fingertips to apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected area. Wash hands after use. Avoid using this medicine very close to the eyes, mouth, nose or on inflamed or damaged skin. This medication works best when used regularly. During the first weeks, the affected area may appear somewhat worse. The positive effects of this medication will occur gradually, beginning after 2-3 weeks and the full effect may not be seen for 8-10 weeks. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Skin may become temporarily warm or sting when this medication is applied. You may also experience mild redness, burning, scaling of skin or peeling of dry skin as well as darkening or lightening of skin . If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: swelling, blistering, itching, painful or crusting skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, other skin conditions (e.g., eczema). This medication can increase sensitivity to sunlight, wind, or cold. To prevent sunburn, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and sunlamps. Wear protective clothing and use an effective sunscreen. If sunburn occurs, it may be necessary to temporarily stop using this medication. Prolonged or repeated use of antibiotics may result in a secondary infection (e.g., bladder or yeast infection). If you are in the childbearing years, discuss birth control methods with your doctor before using this product. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication. It is not known whether tretinoin is excreted into breast milk, however, erythromycin is excreted. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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