fluocinolone/tretinoin/hydroquinone (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Tri-Luma

Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

fluocinolone/tretinoin/hydroquinone

cream

  • (0.01%/0.05%/4%)/30g

Melasma

Indicated for short-term treatment of moderate to severe melasma

Apply to face qHS, at least 30 min before bedtime

Wash face gently before application; rinse & pat dry

Apply thin film of Tri-Luma to hyperpigmented area & 1/2 inch surrounding skin

Do not use occlusive dressing

Safety & efficacy not established

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                    Adverse Effects

                    >10%

                    Erythema (41-45%)

                    Desquamation (36-40%)

                    Burning (16-20%)

                    Dryness (11-15%)

                    Pruritis (11-15%)

                    1-10%

                    Acne (5%)

                    Telangiectasia (3%)

                    Hyperesthesia (2%)

                    Rosacea (1%)

                    Vesicles (1%)

                    Xerostomia (1%)

                    Paresthesia (3%)

                    <1%

                    Acneiform

                    Eruptions

                    HPA axis suppression

                    Hypopigmentation

                    Itching

                    Ochronosis

                    Miliaria

                    Skin atrophy

                    Perioral dermatitis

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                    Warnings

                    Contraindications

                    Hypersensitivity

                    Cautions

                    Not indicated for maintenance treatment of melasma

                    Avoid sun exposure

                    Safety & efficacy of Tri-Luma in patients of skin types V and VI not studied. Excessive bleaching in pts with darker skin cannot be excluded.

                    Safety & efficacy in treatment of hyperpigmentation conditions other than melasma of face not studied

                    Contains sodium matabisulfite which may cause allergic-type reactions in susceptible pts.

                    Hydroquinone may produce exogenous ochronosis (darkening of skin)- promptly discontinue if occurs

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                    Pregnancy & Lactation

                    Pregnancy Category: C

                    Lactation: not known whether excreted in breast milk; use caution

                    Pregnancy Categories

                    A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

                    B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

                    C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

                    D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

                    X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

                    NA: Information not available.

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                    Pharmacology

                    Absorbed: minimal

                    Mechanism of Action

                    Hydroquinone: Inhibits melanocyte metabolic processes that produce melanin; incr excretion of melanin from melanocytes

                    Fluocinolone: Corticosteroids decrease inflammation by stabilizing leukocyte lysosomal membranes

                    Tretinoin: Follicular epithelium irritant

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