Retin-A and Renova
Overview
- About Retin-A and Renova
If you have eczema (skin inflammation consisting of itching and small blisters that ooze and crust over) or other chronic skin conditions, use these products with extreme caution, as they may cause severe irritation.
During the early weeks of acne therapy, a worsening of the condition may occur due to the action of Avita or Retin-A on deep, previously unseen areas of inflammation. This is not a reason to discontinue therapy, but do notify your doctor if it occurs.
Retin-A gel is 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 food and drug interactions when taking Retin-A and Renova
Return to topIf these medications are used with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Retin-A with the following:
- Preparations containing benzoyl peroxide
- Preparations containing sulfur (ointments and other preparations used to treat skin disorders and infections)
- Resorcinol (a drug, used in ointments to treat acne, that causes skin to peel)
- Salicylic acid (a drug that kills bacteria and fungi and causes skin to peel)
- Certain antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin and tetracycline
- Major tranquilizers
- Sulfa drugs
- Thiazide drugs (water pills) such as hydrochlorothiazide
"Resting" your skin is recommended between use of the above preparations and treatment with Retin-A.
Do not use Renova if you are taking other drugs that increase sensitivity to sunlight. These include:
Caution should be exercised when using Retin-A or 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.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Return to topThe effects of Retin-A during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
Do not use Renova during pregnancy or if there is a good chance that you will become pregnant.
It is not known whether these medications appears in breast milk. Use with caution when breastfeeding.
Recommended dosage for Retin-A and Renova
Return to topRETIN-A
Apply once a day in the evening.
You should begin to notice results after 2 to 3 weeks of treatment. More than 6 or 7 weeks of treatment are needed before consistent beneficial effects appear.
Once acne has responded satisfactorily, it may be possible to maintain the improvement with less frequent applications or other dosage forms. However, any change in formulation, drug concentration, or dose frequency should be closely monitored by your doctor to determine your tolerance and response.
RENOVA
Apply just enough to lightly cover the affected area once daily at bedtime. Do not apply more than the recommended amount; it will not improve results and may cause increased discomfort. You will see the most improvement during the first 24 weeks of therapy. After that, Renova will simply maintain the improvement. When therapy is stopped, the improvement will gradually diminish.
Overdosage
Return to topApplying Retin-A or Renova excessively will not produce faster or better results, and marked redness, peeling, or discomfort could occur.
