Panretin

Generic name: Alitretinoin Topical
Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents

Usage of Panretin

Panretin (for the skin) is used in adults to treat skin lesions caused by AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

Panretin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Panretin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Panretin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

severe burning, pain, or irritation after using Panretin;

blistering, drainage, oozing; or

severe redness or swelling.

Serious side effects may be more likely if you also have T-cell lymphoma.

Common side effects of Panretin may include:

rash, itching, redness, or other skin irritation;

skin peeling or flaking;

scabs or crusting; or

pain or burning of treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Panretin

You should not use Panretin if you are allergic to alitretinoin, isotretinoin, or tretinoin (Retin-A).

May harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control while using Panretin. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

Do not breastfeed.

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How to use Panretin

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.

Wash your hands before and after using this medicine, unless you are treating skin areas on your hands.

Panretin is usually applied 2 to 4 times per day at evenly spaced intervals. Apply only to affected skin lesions, avoiding healthy skin around the lesions.

Allow the gel to dry for 3 to 5 minutes before covering treated skin with clothing. Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not bathe, shower, or swim within 20 minutes before or 3 hours after applying the medicine.

Alitretinoin gel is flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame. Do not smoke until the gel has completely dried on your skin.

It may take up to 14 weeks or longer before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medicine away from open flame or high heat.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Panretin

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use, but many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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