Tri-Luma
®
Cream is indicated for the short-term (8 week) treatment of moderate to severe melasma of the face. Tri-Luma
®
Cream should be used with measures for sun avoidance, like using sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Tri-Luma
®
Cream contains sulfites which may cause severe, life-threatening allergic reactions, so tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfites. Tri-Luma
®
Cream contains hydroquinone, which may cause a gradual blue-black darkening of the skin. If you are pregnant, nursing or trying to become pregnant you should not use Tri-Luma
®
Cream. Safety and efficacy have not been established in individuals with darker skin. Reversible HPA axis (adrenal function) suppression may result from exposure to the topical corticosteroid, fluocinolone acetonide, so discontinue use if signs or symptoms of this condition occur. In addition, redness, peeling, burning, dryness and itching may occur. Exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or UV light and extreme heat, wind, or cold should be avoided. Tri-Luma
®
Cream should not be used with irritating products such as abrasive cleansers, scrubs, or skin-peeling agents.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch
, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information about Tri-Luma
®
Cream, please see full
Prescribing Information
.
» Where can I get Tri-Luma
®
Cream?
» How long will treatment with Tri-Luma
®
Cream take to lighten my melasma?
» How long do the results produced by Tri-Luma
®
Cream typically last?
» Will my melasma just fade away after I use
Tri-Luma
®
Cream?
Where can I get Tri-Luma
®
Cream?
Only your doctor, dermatologist or other licensed health care professional can determine if Tri-Luma
®
Cream (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%) is a good treatment option for you. If you and your doctor decide on Tri-Luma
®
Cream for the treatment of your moderate to severe melasma, you can obtain your prescription either through your doctor’s office or at a pharmacy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Tri-Luma
®
Cream is indicated for the short-term (8 week) treatment of moderate to severe melasma of the face. Tri-Luma
®
Cream should be used with measures for sun avoidance, like using sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Tri-Luma
®
Cream contains sulfites which may cause severe, life-threatening allergic reactions, so tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfites. Tri-Luma
®
Cream contains hydroquinone, which may cause a gradual blue-black darkening of the skin. If you are pregnant, nursing or trying to become pregnant you should not use Tri-Luma
®
Cream. Safety and efficacy have not been established in individuals with darker skin. Reversible HPA axis (adrenal function) suppression may result from exposure to the topical corticosteroid, fluocinolone acetonide, so discontinue use if signs or symptoms of this condition occur. In addition, redness, peeling, burning, dryness and itching may occur. Exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or UV light and extreme heat, wind, or cold should be avoided. Tri-Luma
®
Cream should not be used with irritating products such as abrasive cleansers, scrubs, or skin-peeling agents.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch
,
or call 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information about Tri-Luma
®
Cream, please see full
Prescribing Information
.
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