Fluocinolone, Hydroquinone, And Tretinoin Topical: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Fluocinolone Hydroquinone And Tretinoin Topical
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical?
 | Do not use this medication if you are allergic to sulfites. The Tri-Luma cream formulation of fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical contains a metabisulfite, a compound that may cause allergic-type reactions in susceptible people. |
| | Do not use fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical on skin that is sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated. Also avoid using this medication in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical. |
 | Fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical is the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical will harm an unborn baby. The oral form of tretinoin is known to cause birth defects. Therefore, it is recommended that the use of fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical be avoided during pregnancy. Do not use fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
 | Fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical may pass into breast milk. Do not use fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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