Information on Renova and Retin-A
Directions
While using Retin-A, Avita, or Renova, keep exposure to sunlight,
including sunlamps, to a minimum. If you have a sunburn, do not use the
medication until you have fully recovered. Use of sunscreen products (at
least SPF 15) and protective clothing overtreated areas is recommended when
exposure to the sun cannot be avoided. Weather extremes, such as wind and
cold, may be irritating and should also be avoided while using these products.
Retin-A and Avita should be applied once a day, at bedtime, tothe skin where
acne appears, using enough to lightly cover the affected area. The liquid
form may be applied using a fingertip, gauze pad, or cotton swab. If you
use gauze or cotton, avoid over saturation, which might cause the liquid
to run into areas where treatment is not intended. Renova is also applied
once daily at bedtime. Use only enough to lightly cover the affected area.
Before you use Renova, wash your facewith a mild soap, pat your skin dry,
and wait 20 to 30 minutes. Then apply a dab of Renova cream the size of a
pea and spread it lightly over your face, avoiding your eyes, ears, nostrils,
mouth, and open wounds.
You may use cosmetics while being treated with these products;however,
you should thoroughly cleanse the areas to be treated before applying the
medication. If your skin becomes too dry, you may want to use petroleum jelly
or another emollient during the day. If there is no immediate improvement,
or new blemishes appear, don't get discouraged; it takes weeks for the medicine
to take effect. Continue applying the prescribed amount. (Do not increase
the dosage; it may irritateyour skin.)
Do not stop treatment when improvement finally occurs. You must continue
therapy to maintain the beneficial effect.
If you miss a dose... Resume your regular schedule the next day.
Storage
instructions
Store at ordinary room temperature. Do not freeze Renova.
Cautions
Do not get this medicine in your eyes or on the inside of your nose
or mouth. For the first 2 tO 3 weeks of treatment, your skin condition may
appear to worsen. This is expected. Do not stop using the medicine during
this time. Do not use other medicine on your skin without first discussing
it with your doctor. While you are using this medicine, you may use cosmetics.
After using cosmetics, thoroughly wash and dry the affected area before applying
this medicine. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun.
Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how
you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen if you must be outside. Do not
apply this medicine to sunburned skin. For women: If you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk.
If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check
with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Retin-A gel and Avita are flammable and should be kept away from heat
and flame.
Renova will not eliminate wrinkles, repair damage done by the sun,
or reverse the aging process. After you stop using Renova, it is best to
continue using a sunscreen and avoiding the sun.
Possible Side
Effects
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include redness,
peeling, stinging, or a feeling of warmth.
An unusual darkening of the skin or lack of color of the skin may
occur temporarily with repeated application of Avita or Retin-A.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check
with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience blistering, crusting,
swelling, excessive redness or peeling of your skin. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
