fluocinolone/tretinoin/hydroquinone-topical (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: open or broken areas of skin (especially on the face or hands), any allergies (especially to sulfites, certain brands of this medication contain sulfites). Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period of time and if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: vision problems, persistent headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual weakness or weight loss, dizziness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and inform them that you use (or have used) this medication. Your skin condition and this medication may make you more sensitive to the effects of the sun. It is recommended that you avoid prolonged sun exposure, use a sunscreen, and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Avoid the use of sunlamps. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Excessive bleaching of the skin, resulting in an undesirable cosmetic effect in those with darker skin, might occur in some cases. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Based on information of related drugs, medication(s) in this product may pass into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other medicated skin products (e.g., soaps, cleansers, skin medications, skin-drying cosmetics), hormone-based birth control products (e.g., birth control pills, hormone implants). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. For example tretinoin, when taken by mouth, has caused fetal harm during pregnancy.
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