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TRETINOIN-ORAL (cont.)

PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this, inform your doctor of: other illnesses, allergies (especially drug allergies; including parabens preservatives). It is recommended that persons using this medication not donate blood for at least three years after stopping therapy and with your doctor's approval. This will prevent the possibility of your blood being given to a pregnant woman. Use 2 reliable forms of birth control together (or complete avoidance of sexual intercourse), during treatment and for at least one month after stopping the drug. Semen may pose a risk to a pregnant woman if the male is using this drug. Consult your doctor. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. (See also Warning section) It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the possibility of serious effects to the infant, breast-feeding should be stopped before using this drug. Consult your doctor.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, particularly: ketoconazole. 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. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache or dizziness; stomach pain, flushing, or loss of coordination.

NOTES: Keep all doctor appointments and scheduled laboratory tests as your condition will be monitored closely.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture as directed. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.


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