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MANUFACTURER
We are curently compounding this formulation since it is on back order call us for details only $150.00/oz 30GM
CHEMICAL NAME
FLUOCINOLONE, HYDROQUINONE, and TRETINOIN.
INDICATIONS
Tri-Luma(Fluocinolone,Hydroquinone,Tretinoin) combination medicine is used to treat melasma on the face. Melasma is a condition of dark-colored, patchy areas on the skin.
INGREDIENTS
Since the manufacturer&rsquos backorder of Tri-Luma®, rxzone.us Pharmacy is compounding a fluocinolone/hydroquinone/tretinoin 0.01%/4%/0.05% cream in a 30gm.
Fluocinolone/hydroquinone/tretinoin cream is prescribed by dermatologists for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe melasma of the face. Melasma consists of dark (hyperpigmented) spots on facial skin, especially on the cheeks and forehead.
DIRECTIONS
Use Tri-Luma Cream exactly as directed by your doctor. Before using, gently wash your face and neck with a mild soap/cleanser. Rinse and pat dry the skin. Apply a thin layer of medicine to the area that is being treated including about one-half inch of normal appearing skin surrounding the affected area. Rub it in gently and thoroughly. Wash your hands when you are done. If you experience dry skin from using this medicine, you may use a skin moisturizer to help treat this effect it is recommended to use the moisturizer in the morning after washing your face. Store this medicine at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze.
MISSED DOSE :If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
SIDE EFFECTS
That may go away during treatment, include redness, dryness, itching, or mild burning of the skin. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you experience darkening skin color (especially a blue-black color change), or skin blistering or swelling. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience vision problems, headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea, or dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, on the inside of your nose or mouth, or on areas of broken skin (e.g., cuts or sores). Severe irritation requiring medical attention may occur. it may take several weeks for this medicine to work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. Protect your skin from the sun while using this medicine. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. Excessive bleaching of the skin, resulting in an undesirable cosmetic effect in those with darker skin, might occur in some cases. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medicine may be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this medicine for an extended period and also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries, or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. For women : if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. For example, tretinoin (a drug contained in this medicine) when taken by mouth, has caused fetal harm during pregnancy.
INFORMATION
If your skin condition does not improve or if it worsens, contact your doctor. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before taking the product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Do not use the following products on the same areas that you are treating with fluocinolone-hydroquinone-tretinoin, unless otherwise directed by your prescriber or health care professional: medicated cosmetics, cosmetics that dry the skin (especially products that contain alcohol), abrasive soaps or cleaners, and any other acne preparation or skin treatment. If you use these products in combination with fluocinolone-hydroquinone-tretinoin they can cause severe skin irritation. You can use non-medicated cosmetics (unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you not to). Tell your prescriber or health care professional: about all other medicines you are taking including nonprescription medicines if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol if you smoke or if you use illegal drugs. These can affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
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