How is Renova applied?
Renova is applied once
daily usually at bedtime. Individuals should only use a small enough
amount to lightly cover the affected region. Prior to using Renova
individuals are asked to wash their face with a mild soap and the
wait approximately 20 minutes prior to dabbing a small amount of
the prescription cream on your face. Please be careful to avoid
your eyes, nostril, ears, lips or any open sores or irritated areas.
What If I miss
a dose of Renova?
If you miss a dose wait
until the appropriate time the next evening and resume treatment
as usual.
What if I do not
notice any immediate improvement?
If you do not notice
any immediate improvement, or there appears to some new blemishes
do not despair. Individuals may need to apply the medication for
up to 4-6 weeks before noticing any improvements. Just continue
with the prescribe amount, increasing the application dose or frequency
may result in an irritation of the skin and will not improve the
beneficial potential of the medication.
May I use cosmetics
while I am using Renova?
Yes, individuals may
use cosmetics while being treated with Renova. Make sure you thoroughly
cleanse the areas of your face where you wish to apply the medication.
If you experience excessively dry skin, you may want to use petroleum
jelly or another moistener during the day.
Any contraindications
to using Renova?
Individuals should keep
exposure to sunlight and sun lamps to a minimum. If you have sunburn,
or any other skin irritation do not use the medication until you
skin has 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. In addition, weather extremes,
such as excessive wind or cold conditions, may cause a reaction
with the use of the medication.
What is the most common side effects associated with Renova?
Some individuals with
sensitive skin may experience irritated red, inflamed, blistered,
or possible crusting of the skin. If you experience any of these
conditions, please notify your physician. Sometimes the physician
will recommend you discontinue the medication or adjust the dose
until your skin returns to a pre-treatment state.
In addition, some individuals
may experience an unusual darkening of the skin other side effects
are generally not severe and may include dry skin, burning, itching,
peeling, stinging and redness.
When should Renova
not be prescribed?
If you are sensitive
to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Renova you should not
use the prescription medication. Individuals under the age of eighteen
and over the age of fifty with heavily pigmented skin should not
use the medication. The safety and effectiveness in this age group
have not been established.
How long can individuals
take the medication?
Clinical testing as not
been established longer than 48 months.
Special
warnings about Renova
Do not apply the medication
close to the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose, and/or mucous membranes.
The medication 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. Individuals with eczema or other chronic skin conditions,
use this medication with extreme caution, as it may cause severe
irritation.
Are there any possible
food or drug interactions associated with the use of the Renova?
If this medication is
used in combination with certain other medications, the effects
of the medication could be decreased, increase or possibly altered.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
with the following:
Preparations containing
benzoyl peroxide, such as Benzac AC Wash 5, Desquam-E, Benzshave,
PanOxyl
Preparations containing sulfur i.e. ointments and other preparations
used to treat
skin disorders and infections.
Resorcinol - a medication, used in ointments to treat acne, that
causes skin to peel.
Sulfa drugs such as Bactrim and Septra
Medication containing Thiazide such as Diuril and HydroDIURIL
Salicylic acid - a medication used to treat bacteria and fungi.
Certain antibiotics, including Noroxin, Cipro and Tetracycline
Tranquilizers i.e. as Thorazine and Mellaril
Caution should also be exercised when using Renova in combination
with other topical medications, such as, medicated or abrasive soaps,
cosmetics that have a strong drying effect, astringents, spices,
or lime, products with high concentrations with alcohol, permanent
wave solutions, electrolysis, waxes, etc.
Should Renova be
used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding?
If you are pregnant or
intend to become pregnant, do not use this medication. Clinical
testing has not been done to establish whether the medication is
present in the breast milk.
