What Is It Used For?
Renova is used for the treatment of wrinkles, brown spots, and surface roughness on the face. It is also effectual in eradicating stretch marks. This can also be used to treat acne. The working process of Renova is quite simple; it works by binding to specific cell receptors of skin after a topical application. After the cell receptors have been activated, there is a modification in gene expression, subsequent protein synthesis, and cell growth and differentiation. Thus, the epidermal cell is modified to produce a greater amount of new skin. In clinical studies there is an enhanced production of collagen in areas of treated skin.

How Is It Used?
Wash your face thoroughly with a cleanser and dry it properly 10 to 15 minutes before applying Renova. Apply the cream before going to bed; use sunscreen lotion every morning to protect your skin from sun burn and dryness. Avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the sun's rays are the strongest.

Reduce the application to once in two or three nights if the skin starts to appear too dry, if you are planning to remove hair from your face, stop using Renova at least 15 days before the treatment. Avoid the medications into your eyes, if it somehow happens, wash your eyes properly; consult your doctor if that doesn't help.

Are There Possible Side Effects?
Renova can make the skin more sensitive to sun light (easier to get a sun burn), it can also cause dryness, redness and tenderness of skin. Renova can lead to the swelling of skin. Using Renova during pregnancy can lead to hap hazardous consequences.

Is It Safe?
Do not take Renova without first consulting with your doctor.

What About Interactions With Other Drugs?
Do not use Renova without consulting your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: A thiamine diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Esidrix, Microzide, Oretic), chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), indapamide (Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), and others; A tetracycline antibiotic such as tetracycline (Sumycin, Panmycin, Robitet, others), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Vectrin), doxycycline (Doryx, Monodox, Vibramycin, Vibra-Tabs), demeclocycline (Declomycin), and others; A fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin (Floxin), and others; A sulfonamide antibiotic such as sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol), sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin), sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra, Cotrim), and others; or A phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), prochlorperazine (Compazine), fluphenazine (Permitil, Prolixin), promethazine (Phenergan, Promethegan), perphenazine (Trilafon), and others. The medications listed above may increase the sensitivity of your skin to UV rays from sunlight or artificial light (e.g., sunlamps). Generally, Renova should not be used with any of the medicines listed above.

What If I Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

How Should It Be Stored?
Renova can be stored at room temperature, keep the medicine away from sunlight. Keep the medication out of the reach of children.

Anything Else I Should Know?
Renova can increase sensitivity to sunlight, wind and cold hence it is advised to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and sunlamps. Wear protective clothing and use an effective sunscreen. This medication should not be used during pregnancy. It is not known if Renova appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Use mild soap when washing your face. Do not wash face excessively. Abrasive soaps, cleansers, medicated creams or lotions can increase skin irritation. Use other acne preparations with caution while using Renova.

NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.