Renova Directions For Use

Generic Name: TRETINOIN (TRET-i-noyn)

Renova is a vitamin A derivative used to treat wrinkles, brown spots, and surface roughness on the face.

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Renova. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of Renova is not recommended if you have a history of eczema. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Renova.

Follow the directions for using Renova provided by your doctor. Renova comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have before using Renova.

Before applying Renova, wash the affected area with a mild soap and gently dry. Wait 20 to 30 minutes before applying the medicine. Apply a thin film of medicine to the affected and surrounding area. Pat in gently according to the package leaflet.

Store Renova at room temperature, away from heat and light.

If you miss a dose of Renova, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Do not get Renova 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 Renova, you may use cosmetics. After using cosmetics, thoroughly wash and dry the affected area before applying Renova. Renova may cause increased sensitivity to the sun.

Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Renova. Use a sunscreen if you must be outside. Do not apply Renova to sunburned skin.

For women: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Renova during pregnancy. It is unknown if Renova is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Renova, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include redness, peeling, stinging, or a feeling of warmth. 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.

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Renova may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive redness, peeling, and discomfort.