Trusted Prescription Drug Information

• Use Renova topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands before and after applying this medication.
• Renova topical is usually applied once daily at bedtime. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
• Clean and pat dry the area of skin where you will apply Renova topical. Applying Renova topical to wet skin may cause skin irritation. If you are using Renova, wait approximately 20 to 30 minutes after washing your face before applying the medication. Apply a light covering of the cream, gel, or solution to the area.
• Do not wash the treated area for at least 1 hours after applying Renova topical. Avoid the use of any topical products on the treated area for at least 1 hour following application of this medication.
• Do not apply tretinoin topical to eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth, angles of your nose, mucous membranes, open sores, or irritated skin. If you get medication in any of these areas, rinse it off with water.
• Application of an excessive amount of the tretinoin gel may result in “pilling” of the medication. This does not reduce the effectiveness of the medication, but if pilling occurs, you should use less medication with the next application.
• Renova topical should be used as part of a comprehensive skin care and sunlight avoidance program that includes the use of effective sunscreens (minimum SPF of 15) and protective clothing.
• Do not stop using Renova topical if you do not see improvement in your condition immediately. Treatment with tretinoin topical may be necessary for weeks or months before improvement is seen. If you are using Renova topical to treat acne, a temporary worsening of acne may occur at the start of therapy. Using more tretinoin topical or applying it more frequently than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and it may increase side effects. Check with your doctor if skin irritation becomes severe or if the acne does not improve within 8 to 12 weeks.
• The Renova brand of tretinoin topical will not eliminate wrinkles, repair sun damaged skin, reverse photoaging, or restore more youthful or younger skin.
• Store tretinoin topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. The gel formulations of Retin-A are flammable, keep them away from open flame.