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Renova is a Vitamin A derivative used to treat wrinkles,
brown spots, and surface roughness on the face. |
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. 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 this medicine is not recommended if
you have a history of eczema. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine. |
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Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet.
Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any
questions that you may have before using this medicine. Before
applying this medicine, 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
this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. |
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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. |
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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.
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Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. |
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful
if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive redness,
peeling, and discomfort.
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