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| Pronunciation |
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 (ME
kwi nol & TRET i
noyn) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Solagé™ Topical
Solution |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Retinoic Acid Derivative; Vitamin A Derivative; Vitamin,
Topical |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to mequinol, tretinoin, or any other part of
the medicine.
- If you are pregnant or are of childbearing
age.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to decrease the discoloration of freckle-like
skin areas caused by too much sun over a long period of time. After stopping the
medicine some of the discoloration may
return.
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| How does it work? |
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- Mequinol and tretinoin topical solution lightens the skin where the
change in color has occurred.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, eyes,
and other mucous membranes (may burn).
- Apply to skin 2 times a day. Separate each dose by at least 8 hours or
as directed by healthcare provider..
- Avoid applying to skin that is not affected. Can cause a change in
color of normal skin.
- No bathing or showering for at least 6 hours after applying. Applying
larger amounts or more often will not cause better, faster results. Follow
directions closely.
- Wait 30 minutes after use before applying
cosmetics.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Skip the missed dose.
- Return to your regular schedule.
- There should be an interval of at least 8 hours between doses.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Use caution if you have eczema or a condition called vitiligo. Talk
with your healthcare provider.
- Extreme weather conditions like wind and cold can irritate your skin.
- Do not take if you are on a thiazide diuretic, tetracycline,
fluoroquinolone antibiotic, phenothiazine or sulfonamide. Can increase risk of
sunburn. Talk with healthcare provider.
- You can burn. Avoid sun including sun lamps. Wear protective clothing.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Do not use in pregnancy or if you are still menstruating and able to
get pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Redness, burning, stinging, or tingling. If severe then decrease the
amount applied or apply once a day.
- Peeling or itching can also occur.
- The skin can lighten if the medicine is applied to unaffected areas.
Try to apply just to affected
areas.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat.
- Severe irritation of skin.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room temperature.
- Protect from light by storing in original carton.
- Flammable. Keep away from heat or open
flame.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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