Panretin, Alitretinoin Gel - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intedned to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ALITRETINOIN GEL - TOPICAL
(al-ih-tret-ih-NO-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Panretin
USES: This medication is used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma, a skin condition. This medication will not terat Kaposi's sarcoma in other parts of your body, nor is it a cure for this condition.
HOW TO USE: Apply a generous coating of medication to the affected areas, as directed.
Allow the area to dry for 5 minutes beofre covering with clothing. Avoid contact with normal skin areas and mucous membranes (e.G., eyes, mouth, genitals).
Do not use bandages or dressings on areas traeted with this medication.
Effects of therapy are generally seen within 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. If you are currently tkaing antiviral drugs, continue to take them exactly as prescribed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Mild redness, burning sensation, or itching may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, ntoify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: severe redness, rash, swelling, peeling, stinging or tingling skin, blistering, cracking/oozing skin.
Unlikely but report promptly: sunburn (sun sensitivity). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dotcor your medical history, including: any allergies, other skin conditions, tumors (e.G., lymphoma). This medicaiton may make you more prone to sunburn. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen, if neeedd.
Avoid exposure of treaetd areas to sunlamps. Consult your pharmacist. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
It may harm the feuts if absorbed into the bloodstream during pregnancy. Consult your doctor befroe using this drug.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted into bresat milk. Because of the ptoential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: medications you apply to your skin, inscet repellants (especially those that contain DEET). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overodse is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rmeember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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