Retrieve cream 15gm cream

Introduction

Expert Advice

Indications: 
This medication is indicated in steroid responsive skin conditions. 

Pregnancy: 
This medication should only be used in pregnancy when no other alternate is available. Consult your doctor for further guidance. 

Lactation:
The effects of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your doctor for further advice. 

Precautions:
When using more potent steroids, more caution should be observed as systemic effects results from their use. This medicine should be used over large surface areas. Disontinue use if irritation occurs. Donot use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis. Avoid prolonged use. Avoid mucus membranes and eye area. Risk of viusal disturbances. Elderly. 

Contraindications:
This medicine should not be used on it's own as a monotherapy in primary bacterial Injectionectionections such as impetigo (skin Infection), paroychia (bacterial or fungal nail infection), and erysipelas (bacterial skin infection),cellulitis (bacterial skin infection), erythrasma (superficial skin infection), treatment of rosacea (redness of skin), untreated fungal or viral infections, use on burns or acne, perioral dermatits. 

Side effects:
Patients using this medicine may at times experience burning, itching, irritation, erythema (redness), numbness of fingers,tightening of skin, malaria,  and dryness. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medication is indicated in steroid responsive skin conditions. 

Side Effects

Patients using this medicine may at times experience burning, itching, irritation, erythema (redness), numbness of fingers,tightening of skin, malaria,  and dryness. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.

Contraindications

This medicine should not be used on it's own as a monotherapy in primary bacterial Injectionectionections such as impetigo (skin Infection), paroychia (bacterial or fungal nail infection), and erysipelas (bacterial skin infection),cellulitis (bacterial skin infection), erythrasma (superficial skin infection), treatment of rosacea (redness of skin), untreated fungal or viral infections, use on burns or acne, perioral dermatits. 

FAQS

What are the uses of Fluocinolone?

This medication is used for treating skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and allergies. It helps reduce swelling, itching, and redness.

Will this medicine cause scars?

This medicine is highly unlikely to cause scars. However frequent and harsh itching may leave scars. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.

How to store Fluocinolone?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Does Fluocinolone have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider for guidance. The effects of this medicine on lactating mothers are unknown.

What is this medicine?

This medicine is a de-pigmenting agent, it works by blocking the process in skin that leads to discoloration.

Will this medicine cause scars?

This medicine is highly unlikely to cause scars. However frequent and harsh itching may leave scars. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.

How to store this medicine?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Will this medicine permanently lighten my skin tone?

No, this medicine will not permanently lighten the skin tone.

Effect on pregnancy and lactation:

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. The effects of this medicine on lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider for guidance.

How long does it take Hydroquinone to work?

It usually takes 4 weeks for this medicine to show effect.

Are Hydroquinone results permanent?

No, the results are not permanent. However, there are other ways you can permanently get rid of discoloration of skin.

Can I use this medication in sunlight?

It is best to avoid prolonged sun exposure.

How quickly does this medicine work?

This medicine start to work within 2 to 3 weeks.

Can I use moisturizer after applying the medicine?

Yes, you can but wait for atleast 20 minutes for the medicine to be fully absorbed in the skin.

What if the side effects worsen?

If the side effects worsen, consult your doctor immediately.

What will happen if I use too much of this medicine?

Too much of this medicine will not make it work faster. Instead it will cause extreme dryness and redness.

I have been using this for quite some time but I see no effect. What should I do?

If you have used this medicine for the prescribed time and see no effect, consult a dermatologist for another medicine or dose adjustment.

Does having acne mean I’m not keeping my face clean?

Make sure to use products that are specifically for acne prone skin. Whilst one reason for acne is unhygienic routine, there are several other reasons such as clogged pores and unhealthy diet. Identify the reason for your acne and treat accordingly.