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Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Keep the blister packages in the original carton until ready to use. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is more than 6 hours after the missed dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Women who are pregnant must not use palovarotene. Women must avoid becoming pregnant while taking this medication and for one month after stopping treatment. It can cause serious (even fatal) birth defects, miscarriage, or premature birth of the baby. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking this medication and your birth control options.

Women who are able to have children must use one or two reliable forms of birth control for 1 month before starting palovarotene, during use, and for at least 1 month after the last dose. If you are going to use only one form of birth control (instead of using two), it must be one that is highly effective, such as an intrauterine device (IUD). Consult your doctor for more details.

Women who are able to have children must also meet the following requirements: test negative on a pregnancy test before starting treatment, have monthly pregnancy tests during treatment, and one month after the last dose.

This medication may stop normal growth in children. Your doctor will regularly monitor your child during treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you notice your child not growing (decreased height) or differences in the way they walk.

See also Warning section.

Headache, bone/joint pain, hair loss, dry mouth, dry eyes, dry lips/skin, or other skin changes may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To relieve dry eyes, you may use a lubricating eye ointment or tear replacement eye drops. Ask your pharmacist for details.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide), vision changes (such as blurred/double vision, decreased vision).

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

See also Warning section.

Before taking palovarotene, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to vitamin A-related drugs (other retinoids such as isotretinoin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as lactose), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood problems (such as depression), bone loss conditions (such as osteoporosis/osteomalacia, decreased bone density).

Do not donate blood while you are taking this medication and for at least 1 week after you stop taking it. This will prevent the possibility of your blood being given to a pregnant woman.

This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.

Palovarotene may cause vision changes, including decreased night vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs clear vision (especially at night) until you can do it safely.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Your doctor may start you on treatment to prevent flares before surgery, vaccinations, or other illnesses. Consult your doctor for more details.

This medication must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss with your doctor the use of one or two reliable forms of birth control (such as condoms, birth control pills, intrauterine devices) for 1 month before starting palovarotene, during use, and for at least 1 month after the last dose. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away.

Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the capsules.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breastfeeding is not recommended while using this drug and for 1 month after the last dose. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

See also How to Use section.

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug are: tetracycline antibiotics, vitamin A, other retinoid drugs (such as acitretin, alitretinoin).

Other medications can affect the removal of palovarotene from your body, which may affect how palovarotene works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole), macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin), rifamycins (such as rifampin), St. John's wort, among others.

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call 1-844-764-7669.

Do not share this medication with others.

Lab and/or medical tests (such as x-rays, height measurement, liver/kidney function) must be done before you start taking this medication and while you are taking it. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.