Tri-luma - Fluocinolone/tretinoin/hydroquinone - Topical Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Tri-luma.
• Tri-Luma
• flew-oh-SIN-oh-lone/tret-ih-NO-in/hi-dro-KWIN-own

Tri-luma Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Inform all your doctors you use {or have used} this medication.

Possible Side Effects

• Skin irritations (for example, redness, dryness, itching, or mild burning) may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Tri-luma Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C).
• Do not freeze.

Usage Instructions

• Before using, gently wash your face and neck with a mild soap/cleanser.
• Rinse and pat dry the skin.
• Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area, including about one-half inch of normal appearing skin around the affected area, once daily 30 minutes before bedtime; or use as directed by your doctor.
• Rub the medication into the skin gently and completely.
• It may take up to 4 weeks to notice significant improvement.
• However, this medication is not recommended for long-term use (for example, greater than 8 weeks).
• If you experience dry skin from using this medication, 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.
• Avoid getting any of this medication in your mouth, nose, eyes, or broken areas of skin (for example, sores).
• Severe irritation requiring medical attention may occur.

Read Before Using Tri-luma (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• This combination medication is used to treat melasma on the face.
• Melasma is a condition of dark-colored, patchy areas on the skin.
• This medication may improve your melasma but it is not a cure.
• Continued exposure to some of the causes of melasma (for example, sunlight, estrogen-type birth control hormones) may cause it to return.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
• For example tretinoin, when taken by mouth, has caused fetal harm during pregnancy.

What To Do In Case Of Missed 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.