| What is Panretin used for? Panretin gel
is used to treat skin lesions in patients with AIDS-related
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). Panretin gel is applied directly to the
skin lesions, and not used when treatment with internal anti-KS
treatment is required. Applying Panretin gel does not prevent
new KS lesions from appearing on your skin.
Who should not use Panretin gel? You
should not use Panretin gel if you have ever had an allergic
reaction to medicines containing retinoids.
General Precautions with Panretin gel:
Read the patient information that comes with Panretin
before you start taking it and every time you renew your prescription
in case the information has been updated.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use Panretin
gel. If you become pregnant while taking Panretin gel, contact
your health care provider immediately. Panretin gel can cause
harm to an unborn child. Women of child-bearing age should
avoid becoming pregnant while using Panretin gel.
Do not to apply Panretin gel on or near openings of
the body (e.g., the eyes, nostrils, mouth, or lips).
The class of drugs to which Panretin gel belongs (retinoids)
increase in the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight and sunlamps.
Expose skin areas being treated with Panretin gel to sunlight
and sunlamps as little as possible.
When you are being treated with Panretin gel, do not
use products that contain DEET, a common ingredient of insect
repellents because Panretin gel increases the toxicity of
DEET.
What are some possible side effects of Panretin gel?
(This is NOT a complete list of side effects
reported with Panretin gel. Your health care provider can
discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)
Side effects with the use of Panretin gel occur mainly
at the site where it is applied. If side effects occur, they
are usually mild to moderate, although severe adverse reactions
occur in 10% of patients using Panretin gel. Side effects
may be lowered with a decrease in the frequency of application;
if you experience side effects, contact your health care provider.
Some other possible side effects can include:
- Rash (e.g., scaling, irritation, redness)
- Pain (e.g., burning)
- Itching
- Flaking, peeling of the skin
- Cracking, scabbing, crusting, drainage or oozing
- Stinging, tingling
- Swelling, inflammation
For more detailed information about Panretin gel, ask your
health care provider.
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