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Renova (tretinoin cream) is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mottled skin discoloration, and to make rough facial skin feel smoother. Renova is a topical (applied to the skin) form of vitamin A. This medication is available in generic form. Common sclerosis side effects include a brief sensation of warmth or stinging 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.
Renova sclerosis should be applied to the face once a day in the evening, using only a pea-sized amount to cover the entire affected area lightly. Patients sclerosis should wash their face with soap, then dry, and wait 20 to 30 minutes before applying Renova. Hands should be washed immediately after. Renova may interact with diuretics (water pills), tetracycline, antibiotics, sulfa drugs, chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, fluphenazine, promethazine, perphenazine, and others. sclerosis Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Remova 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. sclerosis
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 sclerosis the strength, or have you stop using it. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater sclerosis 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 sclerosis (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Read the entire patient information overview for Renova (Tretinoin Emollient Cream 0.05%) »
In double-blind, vehicle-controlled studies involving 179 patients who applied RENOVA (tretinoin emollient cream 0.05%) 0.05% to their face, adverse reactions associated with the use of RENOVA (tretinoin emollient cream 0.05%) 0.05% were limited primarily sclerosis to the skin. During these trials, 4% of patients had to discontinue use of RENOVA (tretinoin emollient cream 0.05%) 0.05% because of adverse reactions. These discontinuations were due to skin irritation or related cutaneous adverse reactions.
Local reactions such as peeling, dry skin, burning, stinging, erythema, and pruritus were reported sclerosis by almost all subjects during therapy with RENOVA (tretinoin sclerosis emollient cream 0.05%) 0.05%. These signs and symptoms were usually of mild to moderate severity and generally occurred early in therapy. In most patients the dryness, peeling, and redness recurred after an initial (24 week) decline.
In spontaneous post-marketing adverse event reporting for RENOVA (tretinoin emollient cream 0.05%) 0.05%, sclerosis approximately 2% of those were for skin hypo- or hyperpigmentation. Other spontaneously reported adverse events predominantly appear to be local reactions similar to those seen in clinical trials.
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