Fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical and Symproic

• Generic Name: fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tri-Luma

Fluocinolone is a steroid that reduces inflammation or swelling.

Hydroquinone is a skin bleaching agent.

Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin to renew itself more quickly.

Fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical (for use on the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat melasma (dark skin patches) on the face.

Fluocinolone, hydroquinone, and tretinoin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: naldemedine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Symproic

Symproic (naldemedine) blocks certain effects of opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Symproic reduces constipation caused by opioid pain medicine used to treat severe chronic pain. Naldemedine works by treating constipation without reducing the pain-relieving effects of the narcotic.

Symproic as been shown to be effective in people who have taken opioid pain medicines (for at least 4 weeks) to treat chronic pain that is not caused by cancer.