Panretin (Alitretinoin)
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Alitretinoin Information
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- Wash your hands and affected skin area thoroughly with mild soap (not medicated or abrasive soap or soap that dries the skin) and water.
- Use clean fingertips, a gauze pad, or a cotton swab to apply the medication.
- Apply enough gel to cover the lesion with a generous coating.
- Apply the medication to the affected skin area only. Do not apply to unaffected areas; do not apply on or near mucus membranes.
- Allow the gel to dry for 3-5 minutes before covering with clothing.
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Before using alitretinoin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to alitretinoin, etretinate, isotretinoin, tazarotene, tretinoin, or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor what other medications you are taking, including vitamins or herbal products. Do not use insect repellants that contain DEET while using alitretinoin.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a type of skin cancer known as T-cell lymphoma.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using alitretinoin, call your doctor immediately. You should not plan to become pregnant while using alitretinoin.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Alitretinoin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- warmth or slight stinging of the skin
- lightening or darkening of the skin
- red, scaling skin
- rash
- swelling, blistering, or crusting of the skin
- pain at site of application
- itching
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.