Active Ingredients: Tretinoin, Prescription Silicone Scar Gel

Important Safety Information for Strut Acne Scar Formula

Compound Ingredients: 

Tretinoin in Prescription Silicone Scar Gel  

Overview of Contained Information: 

• Ingredient information
• Interactions
• Side effects
• How to take the medication
• How to store the medication
• Other important information you should know prior to starting the medication

Instructions: 

This treatment plan may help: reduce the appearance of acne, increase healthy cell turnover, and improve skin texture when used regularly and as prescribed. 

The main mechanism of action is to increase healthy cell turnover. It may take up to several weeks to see maximum results. 

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. 

Use the medicine exactly as directed. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and may increase side effects. 

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes or mouth. 

Do not use on sunburned skin, or skin affected by eczema. 

Wash your hands before and after applying formula. Before applying, clean and dry the skin area to be treated. Applying formula to wet skin may cause skin irritation. 

Do not wash the treated area or apply other skin products for at least 1 hour after applying formula.

This formula should be used as part of a complete skin care program that includes avoiding sunlight and using an effective sunscreen and protective clothing. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. 

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. 

You can use this medicine in conjunction with other topical skin products, but avoid other products that also contain tretinoin, retinol, vitamin A. 

Do not use skin products that contain benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid unless otherwise directed by your doctor. These products can cause severe skin irritation if used with this formula.

Allergies: 

This medication may cause allergic reactions if you are allergic to a component of the medication or medications similar to the ingredients in this product. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed (Ingredients: Tretinoin) please stop the compound, reach out to us and contact your doctor. 

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, you may be having an acute allergic reaction and you need to get emergency medical help immediately.

Conditions: 

We have evaluated your health history and the specific health information you provided us. However, if anything changes and you develop or discover any new condition please contact us and your doctor to make sure this medication is still appropriate for you. 

Some medications can have interactions with conditions and we will help you evaluate that risk and decide on an appropriate treatment plan.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: 

This compounded medication has not been evaluated for use with pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant use only at the discretion of your medical provider.

Tretinoin products are to be avoided during pregnancy.

Side Effects: 

You may experience side effects with these medications. 

These side effects are common and may go away with time and daily use:

• Itching
• Redness
• Scaling 
• Dryness 

These side effects may be managed with frequent use of an everyday moisturizer and sunscreen. 

You may also experience:

• Peeling
• Burning
• Stinging
• Increased sensitivity to the sun

You should also avoid other products known to cause skin irritation on the area of treatment such as: medicated or abrasive soaps, chemical hair removers or waxes, electrolysis, products with alcohol or astringents, and cosmetics with a strong drying effect.

Medicines and Supplements:

We have evaluated your health history and the specific health information you provided us. However, if anything changes and you start or discover that you are taking any additional medicines or supplements please contact us and your doctor to make sure this medication is still appropriate for you. 

Some medications can have interactions and we will help you evaluate that risk and decide on an appropriate treatment plan.

Risks: 

We have evaluated the specific health information provided by you to identify if this product is appropriate for you. If you forgot to provide us with any information or incorrectly provided the information we may misdiagnose or fail to diagnose conditions that you may have which could affect our recommendation for treatment. 

If you need to update or clarify any information about your health you can call us and update your profile so that we may reevaluate if this is appropriate for you.

Treatment Failure: 

This treatment is not 100% effective for every patient. It may not work for every patient or may only work partially to resolve the condition that it is meant to treat. 

If the treatment is not working, or if you find that you are experiencing new or worsening symptoms, contact us as well as your doctor to identify if you should continue this treatment. 

If it is an emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical help. 

We are providing this treatment for you because the potential benefits outweigh the risks in our estimation based on the medical information provided. 

You should evaluate this information and any input from your in-person healthcare team, and any other relevant information to decide if this treatment plan is appropriate for you. 

Share with Your Healthcare Team:

We recommend that you update all of your physicians, pharmacists, and the rest of your healthcare team to let them know about any new medicines or supplements that you are taking or any changes in your health. 

You can also ask us questions anytime regarding your therapy and we are happy to help you share any information about your health with anyone in your personal healthcare team.

Additional Resources

The following links provide further information on the potential risks and benefits of this medication:

• Official Tretinoin PDR
• FDA Tretinoin Prescribing Information

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