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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Renova

Renova has 8 Side Effects total
4 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Renova
 
Renova is also known by the generic name Tretinoin (Emollient)


USES:
This medication is used to improve the appearance of the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing roughness, and improving skin color. It should be used with a skin care and sunlight-avoidance program that includes moisturizer and daily use of an effective sunscreen (minimum SPF 15).

Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. Tretinoin does not repair sun-damaged skin or reverse aging due to sun exposure.


Renova has 4 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Crusted Skin - Skin Crusting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Renova
Critical Seriousness - Skin Discoloration - Dyschromia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Renova
Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Renova
Critical Seriousness - Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Renova

Renova has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Renova
Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Renova
Sun-Sensitive Skin - Skin Photosensitivity is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Renova

Renova Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Renova has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Renova has interactions of serious seriousness with 113 drug(s).

Renova has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Renova has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Renova has 4 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Renova.

Renova Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Renova.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Renova.

Relative Contraindications 

Eczema is a contraindication of Renova.

Sunburn is a contraindication of Renova.

Renova has 4 related brands and strengths:
 
Refissa 0.05 % Topical Cream

Renova 0.02 % Topical Cream

Tretinoin (Emollient) 0.02 % Topical Cream

Tretinoin (Emollient) 0.05 % Topical Cream

Renova - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive redness, peeling, and discomfort.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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