Trifarotene Topical
Trifarotene is used to treat acne in adults and children 9 years of age and older. Trifarotene is in a class of medications called retinoids. It works by promoting peeling of affected skin areas, unclogging pores, and preventing new pimples from forming under the skin.
🔔 How should this medicine be used?
Trifarotene comes as a cream to apply to the skin. It is usually applied once daily at bedtime. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use trifarotene exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Trifarotene cream is only for use on the skin of your face (forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin) or upper trunk (upper back, shoulders and chest). Do not let trifarotene get into your eyes, ears, mouth, corners along your nose, or vaginal area. Do not apply on areas of sunburn, cuts, abrasions, or eczema.
Trifarotene cream comes in a pump bottle with instructions for use. Read these instructions and follow them carefully. Gently clean the affected area and pat it dry before application. Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected skin on the face, chest, shoulders, or back. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to use trifarotene cream.
Do not use trifarotene cream along with nonmedicated or medicated cosmetics, abrasive products, or cleansers with alcohol (e.g., shaving lotions, astringents, and perfumes).
Your skin may become dry or irritated during the first 4 weeks of your treatment. If your skin stings, burns, or becomes irritated at any time during your treatment, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may tell you to use a moisturizer to help with dryness or tell you to apply it less often.
Once you do get to see the doctor, don’t be surprised if you’re rushed out of the exam room before you get all of your questions answered, according to healthcare staffing agency Staff Care. Studies show that 41% of ophthalmologists spend just 9 to 12 minutes with a patient, and 13- to 16-minute appointments are the norm for 40% of cardiologists, 37% of pediatricians, 35% of urologists, 35% of family physicians, 34% of obstetricians and gynecologists and 30% of otolaryngologists.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient.
