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2. Tretinoin - Wikipedia

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   Tretinoin was patented in 1957 and approved for medical use in 1962. [13] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [14] Tretinoin is available as a generic medication. [15] In 2022, it was the 238th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions. [16] [17]

3. Fluocinolone/hydroquinone/tretinoin - Wikipedia

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   Fluocinolone acetonide (0.01%)/Hydroquinone (4%)/ Tretinoin (0.05%) Cream is indicated for the short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of moderate to severe melasma of the face in the presence of measures for sun avoidance, including the use of sunscreens.

4. Isotretinoin - Wikipedia

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   Isotretinoin, also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid and sold under the brand name Accutane among others, is a medication used to treat skin diseases like harlequin-type ichthyosis, and lamellar ichthyosis, and severe cystic acne or moderate acne that is unresponsive to antibiotics. [6]

5. Prescribing pharmacist - Wikipedia

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   For example, in Ontario, pharmacists can prescribe medications for minor ailments but cannot order lab tests, necessitating a visit to a doctor for further evaluation. As of August 2024, pharmacists in the province of British Columbia can prescribe medications for minor ailments, adapt prescriptions written by other prescribers (with certain ...

6. Topical drug delivery - Wikipedia

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   The use of nanoemulgel enhances patient compliance because the use of gel is less greasy than traditional cream or ointment, hence there is less incident in skin irritation. [16] Nanoemulgel increases the topical drug bioavailability by inserting the lipophilic drug molecules into the oil droplet of the nanoemulgel and it will travel through ...

7. Clindamycin/tretinoin - Wikipedia

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   Clindamycin/tretinoin is a topical gel used in the treatment of acne. The two active ingredients are the antibiotic clindamycin phosphate (1.2%) and tretinoin (0.025%), a retinoid . [ 1 ] The two active ingredients perform different functions, the clindamycin is active against gram-positive bacteria, including streptococci and penicillin ...

8. Erythromycin/isotretinoin - Wikipedia

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   Very common (≥ 1/10) Common (≥ 1/100, < 1/10) Unknown frequency Skin pain Dermatitis: Allergic reaction: Rash Facial swelling Xeroderma (dry skin) : Hives: Prunitis (skin itching)

9. Over-the-counter drug - Wikipedia

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   In contrast, prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or other health care professional and should only be used by the prescribed individual. [4] Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter (i.e. no prescription is required), but may only be dispensed by a pharmacist after an assessment of the patient's needs or the ...