Twyneo

Generic name: Benzoyl Peroxide And Tretinoin
Dosage form: topical cream
Drug class: Topical acne agents

Usage of Twyneo

Twyneo is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris in adults and children 9 years of age and older. Important: Twyneo is for use on the skin only (topical). Do not use Twyneo in your mouth, eyes, or vagina. It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children below 9 years of age.

Twyneo side effects

Twyneo may cause serious side effects including:

Allergic reactions. Stop treatment and get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:

hives, rash or severe itching

swelling of your face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat

trouble breathing or throat tightness

feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded

Skin irritation. Twyneo may cause skin irritation such as redness, scaling, peeling, dryness, pain, stinging or burning. If you develop these symptoms, your healthcare provider may tell you to use a moisturizer, decrease the number of times you apply Twyneo, or completely stop treatment.

The most common side effects include pain, dryness, peeling, redness, swelling, itching, and irritation at the application site.

These are not all the possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA1088. You may also report side effects to Sol-Gel Technologies, Inc. at 1-866-748-2377.

Before taking Twyneo

You should not use Twyneo if you have had an allergic reaction to Benzoyl peroxide or any of the ingredients. See the end of this page for a complete list of ingredients.

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How to use Twyneo

Use Twyneo cream exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.

Apply the cream to the affected areas 1 time a day.

Apply the cream on clean and dry skin.

Twyneo comes in a bottle with a pump. Press down on (depress) the pump to dispense a small amount of the cream on your fingertip. Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected skin areas. Avoid contact with your eyes, lips, corners of your nose, and mouth.

Wash your hands right away after applying Twyneo.

What other drugs will affect Twyneo

Many drugs can interact with benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin, and some drugs should not be used at the same time. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.

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