Drug Uses Renova used to treat wrinkles, brown spots, and surface roughness on the face. Renova is also effective against stretch marks, such as those seen on the abdominal wall in women after pregnancy. This can also be used to treat acne. Renova works by binding to specific cell receptors of skin after a topical application. After the cell receptors have been activated, there is a modification in gene expression, subsequent protein synthesis, and cell growth and differentiation. Thus, the epidermal cell is modified to produce a greater amount of new skin. In clinical studies there is an enhanced production of collagen in areas of treated skin.
How Taken Apply a thin layer to affected area once a day at bedtime. Use a gauze pad or cotton swab to apply the liquid. Wash your hands immediately after use. Using this medication more frequently or in excessive amounts does not improve the results, but may increase side effects. Avoid applying near the eyes, mouth, or open cuts since this medication can irritate sensitive skin. Acne may appear to worsen when the medication is first used; continue therapy. It may take three to six weeks before the full benefits of this medication are seen. Use mild soap when washing your face. Do not wash face excessively. A
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Drug Uses Use Protopic only to treat eczema that has been diagnosed by a doctor.
How Taken Apply a thin layer of Protopic to all skin areas that your doctor has diagnosed as eczema. Try to cover the affected areas completely.
Warnings/Precautions Avoid sunlight and sun lamps, tanning beds, and treatment with UVA or UVB light. If you need to be outdoors after applying Protopic, wear loose fitting clothing that protects the treated area from the sun. In addition, ask your doctor what other type of protection from the sun you should use.
Missed Dose Apply Protopic as soon as you can remember.
Possible Side Effects The most common side effects of Protopic are stinging, soreness, a burning feeling, or itching of the skin treated with Protopic. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and are most common during the first few days of treatment and typically lessen if your skin heals.
Storage Store Protopic at room temperature (59E to 86EF). Never leave Protopic in your car in cold or hot weather. Make sure the cap on the tube is tightly clo
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Drug Uses Penlac is an antifungal indicated as topical treatment for onychomycosis of fingernails and toenails.
How Taken Before you start applying Penlac, remove any loose nail or nail material using nail clippers or nail files. Apply Penlac once daily (preferably at bedtime) to all affected nails with the applicator brush provided. Apply the lacquer evenly over the entire nail. Allow the lacquer to dry (approximately 30 seconds) before putting on socks or stockings. After applying this medication, wait 8 hours before taking a bath or shower.
Warnings/Precautions Use Penlac only on nails and immediately adjacent skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth.
Missed Dose Apply Penlac as soon as you remember.
Possible Side Effects The most common adverse reactions are rash-related. Inform your health care professional if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation (redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, oozing)
Storage Store Penlac at room temperature between 59� and 86� F (15� and 30� C). Keep out of the reach of children.
Overdose Overdoses are highly unlikely to occur. Seek medical attention if you suspect an overdose.<
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Drug Uses Nizoral is a medicine used for the treatment of systemic fungal infections or for other conditions determined by your physician. You should not use Nizoral Tablets for fungal meningitis.
How Taken It is recommended that you use Nizoral once daily until the infection has disappeared. If the infection is serious, your doctor may increase the daily dosage.
Warnings/Precautions You should report to your doctor any signs and symptoms which may indicate liver dysfunction so that appropriate biochemical testing can be done. Such signs and symptoms may include unusual fatigue, anorexia, nausea and/or vomiting, jaundice, dark urine or pale stools. Nizoral tablets may alter your metabolism.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects Stop taking this medicine and check with your doctor if any of these side effects occur: fever and chills; skin rash or itching; dark or amber urine; fever and sore throat; loss of appetite; pale stools; reddening.
Storage Store at controlled room temperature 15�-25�C (59�-77�F). Protect from moi
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Drug Uses Lamisil Tablets are indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail or fingernail due to dermatophytes.
How Taken Lamisil comes as a tablet to take orally. It is usually taken once a day for 6 weeks for fingernail fungus and once a day for 12 weeks for toenail fungus. Take Lamisil exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Your fungus may not be completely cured until a few months after you finish taking Lamisil. This is because it takes time for a healthy nail to grow in.
Warnings/Precautions Do not take Lamisil without first talking to your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, liver disease, kidney disease, problems with your immune system, or blood problems. You may not be able to take Lamisil, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above. Lamisil is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Lamisil without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Lamisil passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your d
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Drug Uses Synalar is used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions.
How Taken Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying this medicine, unless your hands are part of treated area. Do not bandage or wrap the affected area unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions If your condition shows no signs of improvement or becomes worse within a few days, check with your doctor. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use Synalar longer than the time prescribed. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding before taking this medicine.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next application, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects Some of the side effects you may experience include: skin thinning and discoloration, itching, burning, redness, or swelling not present before using this medicine.
Storage Store Synalar at room temperature, away from heat and light. Keep out of
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