Solage

Generic name:mequinol and tretinoin
Dosage form: topical solution
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.

Indications and Usage for Solage

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Solagé® (mequinol 2%, tretinoin 0.01%) Topical Solution is indicated for the treatment of solar lentigines.

Solagé should only be used under medical supervision as an adjunct to a comprehensive skin care and sun avoidance program where the patient should primarily either avoid the sun or use protective clothing.

Neither the safety nor effectiveness of Solagé for the prevention or treatment of melasma or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation has been established.

The efficacy of using Solagé daily for greater than 24 weeks has not been established.

Solage Dosage and Administration

Patients require detailed instruction to obtain maximal benefits and to understand all the precautions necessary to use this product with greatest safety. The physician should review the Patient Information. Apply Solagé to the solar lentigines using the applicator tip while avoiding application to the surrounding skin. Use twice daily, morning and evening at least 8 hours apart, or as directed by a physician. Patients should not shower or bathe the treatment areas for at least 6 hours after application of Solagé. Special caution should be taken when applying Solagé to avoid the eyes, mouth, paranasal creases, and mucous membranes.

Application of Solagé may cause transitory stinging, burning or irritation.

Improvement continues gradually through the course of therapy and should be apparent by 24 weeks. Patients should avoid exposure to sunlight (including sunlamps) or wear protective clothing while using Solagé. Data are not available to establish how or whether Solagé is degraded (either...