Mequinol and Tretinoin (Topical)
Brand Names : Solagé
Side Effects of This MedicineIn some animal studies, mequinol and tretinoin
has been shown to cause skin tumors to develop faster when the treated area
is exposed to ultraviolet light (sunlight or artificial sunlight from a sunlamp).
Other studies have not shown the same result and more studies need to be done.
It is not known if mequinol and tretinoin topical solution causes skin tumors
to develop faster in humans.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side
effects occur:
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts
to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side
effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Burning feeling, stinging, or tingling of skin (mild) - lasting
for a short time after first applying the medicine; itching (mild); chapping or slight peeling of skin
(mild); lightening of skin around treated area; lightening of skin on treated area; redness of skin (mild); skin irritation; unusually warm skin (mild)
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you
notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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