Generic name:benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin
Dosage form: topical cream
Drug class:Topical acne agents
What is Twyneo?
Twyneo is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris in adults and children 9 years of age and older.
Important: Twyneo is for use on the skin only (topical). Do not use Twyneo in your mouth, eyes, or vagina.
It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children below 9 years of age.
Who should not use Twyneo?
You should not use Twyneo if you have had an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide or any of the ingredients. See the end of this page for a complete list of ingredients.
Before using Twyneo
Before you start treatment, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have other skin problems, including eczema, cuts, or sunburn
- have skin sensitivity to the sun
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Twyneo will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Twyneo passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
How should I use Twyneo?
- Use Twyneo cream exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.
- Apply the cream to the affected areas 1 time a day.
- Apply the cream on clean and dry skin.
- Twyneo comes in a bottle with a pump. Press down on (depress) the pump to dispense a small amount of the cream on your fingertip. Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected skin areas. Avoid contact with your eyes, lips, corners of ..
