Main Ingredients:Tretinoin
Avita is primarily used to treat acne. Avita is also given to reduce, skin damage caused by chronic sun exposure as well as skin cancer and acute promyelocytic leukemia.
Studies have shown that regular use of Avita may even reverse the wrinkling process in some individuals.
AVITA CAUTION
Avoid using Avita if you are sensitive or allergic to any of its components.
Avoid sun exposure and sunlamps to the treated areas. Otherwise, use sunscreen and shades.
Avoid using Avita near your eyes, or the nose.
Avita may cause the cholesterol level and white blood cell count to increase in some people.
Avoid using Avita if you have eczema or any other skin conditions, this could cause severe irritation.
Avita is flammable; keep it away from high temperature and flame.
AVITA SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects are burning, tingling, itching, blistering, or discoloration of the skin or hypersensitivity to the sun.
Side effects go away after the use of Avita is discontinued. Some rare side effects of Avita like hearing loss or paralysis of the face have also been reported.
AVITA INTERACTION
Check with your physician before combining Avita with the following:
Skin care products like Benzoyl peroxide or Salicylic acid
Dyes
Products containing alcohol
Skin drying products
Preparations containing sulfur
Resorcinol
Avoid using Avita if you are using any other drug that increases sensitivity to sun including:
Antibiotics like Cipro, Noroxin, and tetracycline
Major tranquilizers
Sulfa drugs
Thiazide drugs
AVITA AND PREGNANCY
Avoid using Avita if you are or planning to become pregnant as this may cause birth defects.
Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while using Avita.
AVITA DOSES
CHILDREN
Avita is not recommended for children.
ADULTS
Apply a thin layer once daily in the evening. Avoid using excessive amount.
Wash you face thoroughly and then wait half hour before applying Avita.
AVITA OVERDOSE
Applying too much Avita will result in skin irritation and is not going to produce faster or superior results.
Avita is for external use only. If accidental ingestion of Avita occurs, seek medical help right away.
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