Formulation:
Gel
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Manufacturer:
Stiefel Laboratories
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Alternate Names:Stievamycin Forte (erythromycin/tretinoin), Stievamycin Mild (erythromycin/tretinoin)
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What is Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) used for? |
Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) is used to treat acne.
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When should Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) not be taken?
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Do not take Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) |
What precautions should I follow when taking Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) ?
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Before using Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have impaired kidney, liver, heart or lung condition or if you have any other medical conditions |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin)?
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Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) is for external use only and should be kept away from eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes because of its irritant effect. Do not apply to eyelids or to the skin at the corners of the eyes and mouth. Avoid the angles of the nose and nasolabial fold (if treatment in these areas is necessary, apply very sparingly). |
What are the side effects of Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin)?
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Most severe: Severe allergic reaction(rash, itching, breathing difficulty)
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Most common: Redness, swelling, blistering, crusting, pain, burning sensation, tenderness, irritation or pruritus, temporaray hyper or hypo-pigmentation, excessive dryness, peeling of skin.
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Other: Urticaria, oiliness and fissuring around the mouth.
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How should I take Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin)?
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Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) is a topical gel that should be applied to the affected area once a day, preferably before retiring. The area under treatment (not just clinical lesions) should be thoroughly cleansed with a mild soap, and dried, followed by application of the gel in a gentle rubbing motion, using fingertips to apply medication. Application may be accompanied by a transitory feeling of warmth or a stinging sensation. Treatment should be discontinued if a severe local inflammatory response is experienced. Therapeutic results may be noticed after 2 to 3 weeks of therapy; however, results may not be optimal until after 8 to 10 weeks of treatment. Once the acne lesions have responded satisfactorily, it may be possible to maintain the improved state with less frequent applications.
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How should Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) be stored?
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Store Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin), please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin). If you have any questions about Stievamycin (erythromycin/tretinoin), ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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