PANRETIN

Drug Name: PANRETIN

PANRETIN DESCRIPTION:
ALITRETINOIN GEL - TOPICAL (al-ih-tret-ih-NO-in)

COMMON PANRETIN BRAND NAME(S):
Panretin

PANRETIN SIDE EFFECTS:
Mild redness, burning sensation, or itching may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: severe redness, rash, swelling, peeling; stinging or tingling skin; blistering, cracking/oozing skin. Unlikely but report promptly: sunburn (sun sensitivity). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE PANRETIN:
PANRETIN: Apply a generous coating of medication to the affected areas, as directed. Allow the area to dry for 5 minutes before covering with clothing. Avoid contact with normal skin areas and mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, mouth, genitals). Do not use bandages or dressings on areas treated with PANRETIN. Effects of therapy are generally seen within 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. If you are currently taking antiviral drugs, continue to take them exactly as prescribed.

PANRETIN USES:
PANRETIN is used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma, a skin condition. PANRETIN will not treat Kaposi's sarcoma in other parts of your body, nor is it a cure for this condition.

PANRETIN PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, other skin conditions, tumors (e.g., lymphoma). PANRETIN may make you more prone to sunburn. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen, if needed. Avoid exposure of treated areas to sunlamps. Consult your pharmacist. PANRETIN is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm the fetus if absorbed into the bloodstream during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using PANRETIN. It is not known whether PANRETIN is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using PANRETIN is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

PANRETIN DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: medications you apply to your skin, insect repellants (especially those that contain DEET). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

PANRETIN OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

PANRETIN NOTES:
Do not share PANRETIN with others.

MISSED PANRETIN DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

PANRETIN STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.