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Retin-A and Renova |
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- Description - |
Retin-A, Avita, and Renova contain the skin medicationtretinoin. Retin-A and Avita areused in the treatment of acne. Renova is prescribed to reduce finewrinkles, discoloration, and roughness on facial skin (as part of acomprehensive program of skin care and sun avoidance).
Retin-A is available in liquid, cream, or gel form, and in astronger gel called Retin-A Micro. Avita comes only as a gel.Renova is available in cream form only. |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Preparations containing benzoyl peroxide, such as Benzac AC Wash 5, Benzshave
Desquam-E, PanOxyl
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)
"Resting" your skin is recommended between use of theabove preparations and treatment with Avita or Retin-A.
Do not use Renova if you are taking other drugs that increase sensitivityto sunlight. These include:
Certain antibiotics, including Cipro, Noroxin, and tetracycline
Major tranquilizers such as Thorazine and Mellaril
Sulfa drugs such as Bactrim and Septra
Thiazide drugs (water pills) such as Diuril and HydroDIURIL
Caution should be exercised when using Avita, Retin-A, or Renova in combination with othertopical medications, medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, soaps andcosmeti |
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