This product contains 2 medications, erythromycin and tretinoin, which are used to treat certain types of acne. Erythomycin is a macrolide antibiotic that helps to kill bacteria that can cause acne. Tretinoin is form of vitamin A that helps to improve acne by encouraging older skin to be replaced with newer skin. It may take several weeks before maximum benefits from the medication are seen.
Cautions:
If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.