Tretinoin : How to Use

Tretinoin - Systemic

Brand Names

Vesanoid Tretinoin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

The best for you that you take tretinoin only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

Dosage

The dose of tretinoin will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of tretinoin If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - capsules:
- For acute promyelocytic leukemia - APL:
  - Adults Dose is based on body size and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 45 milligrams - mg for each square meter of body surface area a day, given in two equally divided doses.
  - Children The dose will be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, check with your health care professional to find out how much drug to take for the next dose.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.