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What is Renova and why is it prescribed? Renova contains the skin medication tretinoin. Renova is prescribed to reduce fine wrinkles, discoloration, and roughness on facial skin (as part of a comprehensive program of skin care and sun avoidance). Renova is available in cream form only. While using 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 over treated 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 Renova. How should you take Renova? Follow your doctors directions for taking Renova. Renova is also applied once daily in the evening. Use only enough to lightly cover the affected area. Before you use Renova, wash your face with 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 Renova; 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 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. Store Renova at ordinary room temperature. Do not freeze Renova. Are there any Renova side effects? Renova side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Renova side effects are generally not severe and may include burning, dry skin, itching, peeling, redness, and stinging. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Renova? If Renova is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. Do not use Renova if you are taking other drugs that increase sensitivity to sunlight. These include: Certain antibiotics (including Cipro, Noroxin, and tetracycline), Major tranquilizers (such as Thorazine and Mellaril), Sulfa drugs (such as Bactrim and Septra), or Thiazide drugs (such as Diuril and HydroDIURIL). Caution should be exercised when using Renova in combination with other topical medications, medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, soaps and cosmetics that have a strong drying effect, products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices, or lime (especially the peel), permanent wave solutions, electrolysis, hair depilatories or waxes, or other preparations that may dry or irritate the skin. Are there any special warnings about Renova? Be sure to keep Renova away from the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose, and mucous membranes. Renova may cause a brief feeling of warmth or slight stinging when applied. If it causes an abnormal irritation, redness, blistering, or peeling of the skin, notify your doctor. He may suggest that you use the medication less frequently, discontinue use temporarily, or discontinue use altogether. If a severe sensitivity reaction or chemical irritation occurs, you will probably need to stop using the drug. If you have eczema or other chronic skin conditions, use Renova with extreme caution, as they may cause severe irritation. 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. |
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