Precautions

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It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.

If your acne does not improve within 4 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

If your rosacea does not improve within 12 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

Hypopigmentation may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if your skin color is lighter in the treated areas, especially if you have dark skin.

This medicine may cause allergic reactions, including angioedema, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Check with your doctor right away if you have itching skin, trouble breathing, or large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs after using this medicine.

This medicine may cause skin reactions. Check with your doctor right away if you have a skin rash, burning, dryness, redness, peeling, stinging, swelling, or irritation on the skin.

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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