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Alera medicine contains an active ingredient that works to reduce the formation of pigments that give the skin a brown color, often used to lighten dark areas of the skin due to various causes.
1. What is Alera drug?
Alera contains the active ingredient Hydroquinone for topical application. Alera brand-name drugs include brand names on the market: EpiQuin Micro, Kaxm, Keido, Kexm...
Hydroquinone works to reduce the formation of melanin in the skin (the pigment in the skin that makes the skin brown) . Alera with the active ingredient Hydroquinone is used to lighten dark areas such as freckles, age spots, melasma (sun damage) or chloasma (dark skin caused by hormonal changes). .
2. Be careful when using Alera
Follow all directions on the label and packaging of Alera and tell your healthcare provider about all medical conditions, allergies and all medications using. You should not use brand-name Alera if you are allergic to hydroquinone or peroxide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if Alera is safe to use if you have ever:
Have liver or kidney disease; Have asthma or a sulfite allergy; Taking any antibiotics Are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not give Alera to any patient under 12 years of age without medical advice.
3. How to use Alera?
Use Alera exactly as directed on the label or as directed by your doctor. Alera is usually taken every morning and night before bed, following your doctor's dosing instructions carefully. Do not take Alera by mouth, only for external use. Before you start using Alera, use a "test dose" to see if you have an allergic reaction to this medicine by applying a very small amount of Alera to a healthy area of skin and testing the area. within 24 hours, if there is no reaction other than mild redness, start using the prescribed amount of Alera. Wash your hands before and after applying Alera, unless you are using the medicine to treat the skin on your hands. Only apply Alera to the affected areas of skin that need to be lightened, trying not to get any medication on the skin around these areas. Do not use Alera on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, cracked or irritated skin. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 months or if the condition gets worse. Avoid getting Alera on your lips, inside your nose, or in your mouth. Hydroquinone can cause numbness in these areas of skin. When applying Alera, it is important to avoid exposure to direct sunlight, as Alera can make the patient's skin more susceptible to sunburn, it is recommended to wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when applying Alera. outdoor.
Alera can make the patient's skin more sensitive to extreme weather such as cold and wind, so it is important to protect the skin with clothing and use extra moisturizers as needed.
Using Alera with benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide or other peroxide products may stain the patient's skin, however these marks on the skin can usually be removed easily with soap and water.
Avoid using products that can cause irritation such as strong soaps, shampoos or skin cleansers, hair colors, hair waxes or skin products that contain alcohol, astringents or lime.
4. Side effects of the drug Alera
Get emergency medical help if the patient has signs of an allergic reaction such as: hives, difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Alera and call your doctor at once if you have:
Severe skin redness, burning or stinging; Severely dry, cracked or bleeding skin; Blisters or oozing; blue or black skin discoloration; Common side effects of Alera may include:
Mild burning or stinging on the treated skin; Mild itching, redness, or other irritation.
5. What drugs can affect Alera?
Topical medications are not likely to be affected by other medications the patient is taking. However, many drugs can interact, so tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines. vitamins and herbal products.
Alera medicine contains an active ingredient that works to reduce the formation of pigments that give the skin a brown color, often used to lighten dark areas of the skin due to various causes. To ensure effective use and avoid side effects, users need to carefully read the instructions or consult a doctor or pharmacist.
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