solage (mequinol and tretinoinsolution 
[Barrier Therapeutics, Inc.]

DESCRIPTION

Solagé® Topical Solution contains mequinol 2% and tretinoin 0.01%, by weight, in a solution base of ethyl alcohol (77.8% v/v), polyethylene glycol 400, butylated hydroxytoluene, ascorbic acid, citric acid, ascorbyl palmitate, edetate disodium and purified water.
Mequinol is 4- hydroxyanisole, the monomethyl ether of hydroquinone or 1-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzene. It has the chemical formula, C7H8O2, a molecular weight of 124.14, and the structural formula:

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The chemical name for tretinoin, a retinoid, is (all-E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acid, also referred to as all-trans-retinoic acid. It has the chemical formula, C20H28O2, a molecular weight of 300.44, and the structural formula:

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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Solar lentigines are localized, pigmented, macular lesions of the skin on the areas of the body which have been chronically exposed to sunlight.
Biopsy specimens of solar lentigines were collected in a clinical study with Solagé Solution at baseline, at the end of a 24 week treatment period and at the end of a subsequent 24 week, no treatment, follow-up period. The end of treatment specimens showed a decrease in melanin pigmentation in both melanocytes and keratinocytes, and an increased lymphocytic infiltration, which may have been the result of irritation or an immunologic reaction. The end of follow-up period specimens showed repigmentation of the melanocytes and keratinocytes to a state similar to the baseline specimens. These results indicate that there is no assurance that any improvement obtained would persist upon discontinuation of drug therapy.
The mechanism of action of mequinol is unknown. Although mequinol is a substrate for the enzyme tyrosinase and acts as a competitive inhibitor of the formation of melanin precursors, the clinical significance of these findings is unknown. The mechanism of action of tretinoin as a depigmenting agent also is unknown.

PHARMACOKINETICS

The percutaneous absorption of tretinoin and the systemic exposure to tretinoin and mequinol were assessed in healthy subjects (n=8) following two weeks of twice daily topical treatment of Solagé Solution. Approximately 0.8 mL of Solagé Solution was applied to a 400 cm2 area of the back, corresponding to a dose of 37.3 μg/cm2 for mequinol and 0.23μg/cm2 for tretinoin. The percutaneous absorption of tretinoin was approximately 4.4%, and systemic concentrations did not increase over endogenous levels. The mean Cmax for mequinol was 9.92 ng/mL (range 4.22 to 23.62 ng/mL) and the Tmax was 2 hours (range 1 to 2 hours).

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

(To understand fully the indication for this product, please read the entire INDICATIONS AND USAGE section of the labeling).
Solagé (mequinol 2%, tretinoin 0.01%) Topical Solution is indicated for the treatment of solar lentigines.
Solagé Solution 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 Solution for the prevention or treatment of melasma or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation has been established.
The efficacy of using Solagé Solution daily for greater than 24 weeks has not been established.
The local cutaneous safety of using Solagé Solution in non-Caucasians has not been adequately established (see Clinical Studies section).

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The combination of mequinol and tretinoin may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Due to the known effects of these active ingredients, Solagé Topical Solution should not be used in women of childbearing potential.
In a dermal teratology study in New Zealand White rabbits, there were no statistically significant differences among treatment groups in fetal malformation data; however, marked hydrocephaly with visible doming of the head was observed in one mid-dose litter (12 and 0.06 mg/kg or 132 and 0.66 mg/m2 of mequinol and tretinoin, respectively) and two fetuses in one high dose litter (40 and 0.2 mg/kg or 440 and 2.2 mg/m2 of mequinol and tretinoin, respectively) of Solagé Solution, and two high-dose tretinoin (0.2 mg/kg, 2.2 mg/m2) treated litters. These malformations were considered to be treatment related and due to the known effects of tretinoin. This was further supported by coincident appearance of other malformations associated with tretinoin, such as cleft palate and appendicular skeletal defects. No effects attributed to treatment were observed in rabbits in that study treated topically with mequinol alone (dose 40 mg/kg, 440 mg/m2). A no-observed-effect level (NOEL) for teratogenicity in rabbits was established at 4 and 0.02 mg/kg (44 and 0.22 mg/m2 mequinol and tretinoin, respectively) for Solagé Solution which is approximately the maximum possible human daily dose, based on clinical application to 5% of total body surface area. Plasma tretinoin concentrations were not raised above endogenous levels, even at teratogenic doses. Plasma mequinol concentrations in rabbits at the NOEL at one hour after application were 124 ng/mL or approximately twelve times the mean peak plasma concentrations of that substance seen in human subjects in a clinical pharmacokinetic study.
In a repeated study in pregnant rabbits administered the same dose levels as the study described above, additional precautionary measures were taken to prevent ingestion, although there is no evidence to confirm that ingestion occurred in the initial study. Precautionary measures additionally limited transdermal absorption to a six hour exposure period, or approximately one-fourth of the human clinical daily continuous exposure time. This study did not show any significant teratogenic effects at doses up to approximately 13 times the human dose on a mg/m2 basis. However, a concurrent tretinoin dose group (0.2 mg/kg/day) did include two litters with limb malformations.
In a published study in albino rats (J. Am. Coll. Toxicology 4(5):31–63, 1985), topical application of 5% of mequinol in a cream vehicle during gestation was embryotoxic and embryolethal. Embryonic loss prior to implantation was noted in that study where animals were treated throughout gestation. Coincidentally, mean preimplantation embryonic loss was increased in the first rabbit study in all mequinol treated groups, relative to control, and in the high dose mequinol/tretinoin and tretinoin only treated groups in the second study. In those studies, dosing began at gestation day 6, when implantation is purported to occur. Increased preimplantation loss was also noted at the high combination dose in a study of early embryonic effects in rats, as was decreased body weight in male pups; these findings are consistent with the published study.
Solagé Solution was not teratogenic in Sprague-Dawley rats when given in topical doses of 80 and 0.4 mg/kg mequinol and tretinoin, respectively (480 and 2.4 mg/m2 or 11 times the maximum human daily dose). The maximum human dose is defined as the amount of solution applied daily to 5% of the total body surface area.
With widespread use of any drug, a small number of birth defect reports associated temporally with the administration of the drug would be expected by chance alone. Thirty cases of temporally-associated congenital malformations have been reported during two decades of clinical use of another formulation of topical tretinoin. Although no definite pattern of teratogenicity and no casual association has been established from these cases, 6 of the reports describe the rare birth defect category holoprosencephaly (defects associated with incomplete midline development of the forebrain). The significance of these spontaneous reports in terms of risk to the fetus is not known.
No adequate or well-controlled trials have been conducted with Solagé Solution in pregnant women.
Solagé Topical Solution is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to any of its ingredients. It should be discontinued if hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients is noted.

WARNINGS

SolagéSolution is a dermal irritant and the results of continued irritation of the skin for greater than 52 weeks in chronic, long-term use are not known. Tretinoin has been reported to cause severe irritation on eczematous skin and should be used only with utmost caution in patients with this condition.
Safety and effectiveness of SolagéSolution in individuals with moderately or heavily pigmented skin have not been established.
SolagéSolution should not be administered if the patient is also taking drugs known to be photosensitizers (e.g., thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, sulfonamides) because of the possibility of augmented phototoxicity.
Because of heightened burning susceptibility, exposure to sunlight (including sunlamps) to treated areas should be avoided or minimized during the use of SolagéSolution. Patients must be advised to use protective clothing and comply with a comprehensive sun avoidance program when using SolagéSolution. Data are not available to establish how or whetherSolagéSolution is degraded (either by sunlight or by normal interior lighting) following application to the skin. Patients with sunburn should be advised not to use SolagéSolution until fully recovered. Patients who may have considerable sun exposure due to their occupation and those patients with inherent sensitivity to sunlight should exercise particular caution when using SolagéSolution and ensure that the precautions outlined in the Patient Medication Guide are observed.
SolagéSolution should be kept out of the eyes, mouth, paranasal creases, and mucous membranes. SolagéSolution may cause skin irritation, erythema, burning, stinging or tingling, peeling, and pruritis. If the degree of such local irritation warrants, patients should be directed to use less medication, decrease the frequency of application, discontinue use temporarily, or discontinue use altogether. The efficacy at reduced frequencies of application has not been established.
SolagéSolution should be used with caution by patients with a history, or family history, of vitiligo. One patient in the trials, whose brother had vitiligo, experienced hypopigmentation in areas that had not been treated with study medication. Some of these areas continued to worsen for at least one month post treatment withSolagéSolution. Six weeks later the severity of the hypopigmentation had decreased from moderate to mild and 106 days post treatment, the patient had resolution of some but not all lesions.
Application of larger amounts of medication than recommended will not lead to more rapid or better results, and marked redness, peeling, discomfort, or hypopigmentation of the skin may occur.

PRECAUTIONS

General

For external use only.
SolagéSolution should only be used as an adjunct to a comprehensive skin care and sun avoidance program. (See  INDICATIONS AND USAGE section).
If a drug sensitivity, chemical irritation, or a systemic adverse reaction develops, use ofSolagéSolution should be discontinued.
Weather extremes, such as wind or cold, may be more irritating to patients using SolagéSolution.

Information for patients

Patients require detailed instruction to obtain maximal benefits and to understand all the precautions necessary to use this product with greatest safety. The Patient Medication Guide is attached to this Package Insert.

Drug Interactions

Concomitant topical products with a strong skin drying effect, products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices or lime, medicated soaps or shampoos, permanent wave solutions, electrolysis, hair depilatories or waxes, or other preparations that might dry or irritate the skin should be used with caution in patients being treated withSolagéSolution because they may increase irritation when used with SolagéSolution.
SolagéSolution should not be administered if the patient is also taking drugs known to be photosensitizers (e.g., thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, sulfonamides) because of the possibility of augmented phototoxicity.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Although a dermal carcinogenicity study in CD-1 mice indicated that SolagéSolution applied topically at daily doses up to 80 and 0.4 mg/kg (240 and 1.2 mg/m2 ) of mequinol and tretinoin, respectively, representing approximately 5 times the maximum possible systemic human exposure was not carcinogenic, in a photocarcinogenicity study utilizing Crl:Skh-1(hr/hr BR) hairless albino mice, median time to onset of tumors decreased. Also, the number of tumors increased in all dose groups administered 1.4, 4.3 or 14 μl of SolagéSolution/cm2 of skin (24 and 0.12, 72 and 0.36, or 240 and 1.2 mg/m2 of mequinol and tretinoin, respectively; 0.6, 1.9, or 6.5 times the daily human dose on a mg/m2 basis) following chronic topical dosing with intercurrent exposure to ultraviolet radiation for up to 40 weeks. Similar animal studies have shown an increased tumorigenic risk with the use of retinoids when followed by ultraviolet radiation.
Although the significance of these studies to human use is not clear, patients using this product should be advised to avoid or minimize exposure to either sunlight or artificial ultraviolet irradiation sources.
Mequinol was non-mutagenic in the Ames/Salmonella assay using strains TA98, TA100, TA1535, and TA1537, all of which are insensitive to mutagenic effects of structurally-related quinones. SolagéSolution was non-genotoxic in anin vivo dermal micronucleus assay in rats, but exposure of bone marrow to drug was not demonstrated.
A dermal reproduction study withSolagéSolution in Sprague-Dawley rats at a daily dose of 80 and 0.4 mg/kg (480 and 2.4 mg/m2) of mequinol and tretinoin, respectively, approximately 11 times the corresponding maximum possible human exposure, assuming 100% bioavailability following topical application to 5% of the total body surface area, showed no impairment of fertility.

Pregnancy: Teratogenic effects: Pregnancy Category X.

Although the magnitude of the potential for teratogenicity may not be well-defined, SolagéSolution is labeled as an “X” because the potential risk of the use of this drug to treat this particular indication (solar lentigines) in a pregnant woman clearly outweighs any possible benefit (see  CONTRAINDICATIONS section).

Nursing Mothers: It is not known to what extent mequinol and/or tretinoin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when SolagéSolution is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of this product have not been established in pediatric patients. SolagéSolution should not be used on children.

Geriatric Use: Of the total number of patients in clinical studies of SolagéSolution, approximately 43% were 65 and older, while approximately 8% were 75 and over. No overall differences in effectiveness or safety were observed between these patients and younger patients.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

In clinical trials, adverse reactions were primarily mild to moderate in intensity, occurring in 66% and 30% of patients, respectively. The majority of these events were limited to the skin and 64% had an onset of a skin related adverse reaction early in treatment (by week 8).
The most frequent adverse reactions in patients treated with SolagéSolution were erythema (49% of patients), burning, stinging, or tingling (26%), desquamation (14%), pruritus (12%), and skin irritation (5%).
Some patients experienced temporary hypopigmentation of treated lesions (5%) or of the skin surrounding treated lesions (7%). Ninety-four of 106 patients (89%) had resolution of hypopigmentation upon discontinuation of treatment to the lesion, and/or re-instruction on proper application to the lesion only. Another 8% (9/106) of patients with hypopigmentation events had resolution within 120 days after the end of treatment. Three of the 106 patients (2.8%) had persistence of hypopigmentation beyond 120 days. Approximately 6% of patients discontinued study participation with SolagéSolution due to adverse reactions. These discontinuations were due primarily to skin redness (erythema) or related cutaneous adverse reactions. SolagéSolution was generally well tolerated.


Adverse Events Occurring in >1% of the Population —All Studies


Body System
Solage
Solution
(mequinol 2%,
tretinoin 0.01%)

Tretinoin,
0.01%

Mequinol,
2%,


Vehicle

Skin and Appendages
Erythema

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

      549

44.6

261

55.3

13

5.1

8

4.6

Burning/Stinging/ Tingling

270

21.9

173

36.7

26

10.2

20

11.4

Desquamation

155

12.6

93

19.7

7

2.8

2

1.1

Pruritus

135

11.0

66

14.0

12

4.7

3

1.7

Irritation Skin

90

7.3

25

5.3

1

0.4

1

0.6

Halo Hypopigmentation

76

6.2

16

3.4

2

0.8

2

1.1

Hypopigmentation

50

4.1

8

1.7

2

0.8

0

0.0

Skin Dry

38

3.1

18

3.8

3

1.2

1

0.6

Rash

31

2.5

21

4.4

0

0.0

1

0.6

Crusting

30

2.4

18

3.8

0

0.0

1

0.6

Rash Vesicular Bullae

18

2.1

8

1.7

0

0.0

0

0.0

Dermatitis

25

2.0

0

0.0

0

0.0

0

0.0

OVERDOSAGE

If SolagéSolution is applied excessively, no more rapid or better results will be obtained and marked redness, peeling, discomfort, or hypopigmentation may occur. Oral ingestion of the drug may lead to the same adverse effects as those associated with excessive oral intake of vitamin A (hypervitaminosis A). If oral ingestion occurs, the patient should be monitored, and appropriate supportive measures should be administered as necessary. The maximal no-effect level for oral administration of SolagéSolution in rats was 5.0 mL/kg (30 mg/m2). Clinical signs observed were attributed to the high alcohol content (77%) of the drug formulation.

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 Medication Guide.
Apply SolagéSolution 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 SolagéSolution. Special caution should be taken when applying SolagéSolution to avoid the eyes, mouth, paranasal creases, and mucous membranes.
Application of SolagéSolution 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 SolagéSolution. Data are not available to establish how or whether SolagéSolution is degraded (either by sunlight or by normal interior lighting) following application to the skin.
With discontinuation of SolagéSolution therapy, a majority of patients will experience some repigmentation over time of their lesions.
Applications of larger amounts of medication or more frequently than recommended will not lead to more rapid or better results, and marked redness, peeling, irritation, or hypopigmentation (abnormal lightening) of the skin may occur.
Patients treated withSolagéSolution may use cosmetics but should wait 30 minutes before applying.

Clinical Studies

Two adequate and well-controlled trials evaluated changes in treated hyperpigmented lesions on the face, forearms/back of hands in 421 patients treated with SolagéTopical Solution, 422 patients treated with tretinoin topical solution, 209 patients treated with mequinol topical solution and 107 patients treated with vehicle for up to 24 weeks. In these studies, patients were to avoid sun exposure and use protective clothing, and use of suncreens was prohibited. Patients were allowed to apply Moisturel® Lotion 30 minutes after application of SolagéSolution. Physicians assessed the extent of improvement or worsening of all the treated lesions from the baseline condition on a 7 point scale. The results of these evaluations are shown below.


FaceForearms/Back of
Hands
Solagé
Solution
VehicleSolagé
Solution
Vehicle

Moderate Improvement
or greater1


57%


15%


54%


14%

Slight Improvement

28%

36%

26%

33%

No Change2

15%

49%

20%

53%


1 Includes the following grades: Moderate Improvement, Marked Improvement, Almost Clear, Completely Clear. Moderate Improvement or greater was considered clinically meaningful.
2 Includes the following grades: No Change, Worse (less than 1% of patients treated with SolagéSolution were rated as worse).

Improvement (lightening) of the solar lentigines occurred gradually over time during the 24 week treatment period. At 24 weeks of treatment, 57% and 54% of patients experienced moderate improvement or greater, and 3% and 1% of patients were completely clear of all treated lesions for the face and forearms/back of hands, respectively. It should be noted that approximately 9% of patients, from both treatment areas in these studies, with moderate improvement or greater also experienced hypopigmentation of the skin surrounding at least one treated lesion. There are no vehicle-controlled effectiveness data on the course of lesions treated beyond 24 weeks.
After 24 weeks of treatment, for the forearm/back of hands treatment site, the percentage of patients treated with tretinoin topical solution with moderate improvement or greater, slight improvement, or no change, were 38%, 37%, and 26%, respectively, and for mequinol topical solution were 24%, 40%, and 36%, respectively. For the face treatment site, the percentage of patients treated with tretinoin topical solution with moderate improvement or greater, slight improvement, or no change, were 46%, 33%, and 21%, respectively, and for mequinol topical solution were 33%, 30%, and 37% respectively.
The duration of effect was investigated during a period of up to 24 weeks following the discontinuation of treatment. Results from these studies showed that patients may maintain the level of clinical improvement of their treated lesions from the end of treatment through the 24 week follow-up period. However, some degree of repigmentation of treated lesions was observed over time, demonstrating reversibility of the depigmenting action of SolagéSolution.
In the clinical studies, some patients experienced temporary hypopigmentation of treated lesions (5%) or of the skin surrounding treated lesions (7%). Hypopigmentation of the skin surrounding treated lesions occurs even in the setting of proper application of the drug within the lesion border. The majority (94/106 - 89%) resolved upon discontinuation of treatment to the lesion, and/or re-instruction on proper application to the lesion only. Another 8% (9/106) of patients with hypopigmentation events had resolution within 120 days after the end of treatment.
Three of the 106 patients (2.8%) had persistence of hypopigmentation beyond 120 days. This further demonstrates the reversibility of the depigmenting action of SolagéSolution.
Over 150 patients usedSolagéSolution twice daily for 52 weeks in an open label clinical study. The safety profile for SolagéSolution in this long-term study was similar to that seen in the 24 week studies although burning/stinging/tingling, desquamation, pruritis, and irritation of the skin occurred at lower rates and halo hypopigmentation and hypopigmentation occurred at a slightly greater rate.
Over 90 patients used SolagéSolution twice daily and a concomitant sunscreen (PreSun® 29) daily for up to 24 weeks in an open label clinical study. The safety profile for SolagéSolution in this study was similar to that seen in studies which prohibited sunscreen use although desquamation, pruritis, and halo hypopigmentation occurred at slightly lower rates.
The clinical studies of SolagéSolution included 1794 individuals of Skin Type I-V, 94.5% of whom were Caucasian. The trials also included 5% of individuals who were Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%), African-American (0.8%), and Hispanic/Latino (3.5%). Safety in Asian/Pacific Islander, African-American, and Hispanic/Latino individuals has not been adequately established. Safety and effectiveness of SolagéSolution in individuals with Skin Type VI (never burns from the sun, deeply pigmented skin) or women of childbearing potential have not been established (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).

HOW SUPPLIED: Solagé(mequinol 2%, tretinoin 0.01%) Topical Solution is available in 30 mL plastic bottles with an applicator.NDC 13478-001-01

STORAGE: The bottle should be protected from light by continuing to store in the carton after opening. Store at 25° C (77° F): excursions permitted to 15-30° C (59-86° F).

Note: FLAMMABLE. Keep away from heat and open flame.

Marketed by:
Barrier Therapeutics, Inc.
Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6697 USA
Manufactured by:
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Buffalo, NY 14213 USA
SO-001 Revised February 2005

Solagé® Topical Solution Medication Guide
(mequinol 2%, tretinoin 0.01%)
                SO-002

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

Please read this Medication Guide carefully before you start to use your medicine. If you have any questions, or are not sure about any of the information on Solagé Solution, ask your doctor.

The active ingredients in SolagéSolution (pronounced so-la-JAY) are mequinol and tretinoin.
SolagéSolution also contains ethyl alcohol (77.8% v/v), polyethylene glycol 400, butylated hydroxytoluene, ascorbic acid, citric acid, ascorbyl palmitate, edetate disodium, and purified water.

What is the Most Important Information about Solagé Solution?

SolagéSolution is a prescription medication. It should only be used under supervision of your doctor as part of a sun avoidance program. This program should also include avoiding exposure to artificial sunlight (sunlamps) and avoidance of direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing.
SolagéSolution does not permanently “cure” solar lentigines, also known as brown “age” or“liver” spots. In clinical trials, most patients experienced some degree of darkening of their spots over time.
Follow the instructions for application of SolagéSolution carefully. Avoid getting the medication on your normal-toned skin, in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
SolagéSolution can cause the side effect, halo hypopigmentation, which is lightening of the skin surrounding the spot being treated, within the 6 month treatment period.

Warning: Solagé Solution should not be used if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or at a high risk of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for adequate birth control measures if you are a female of child-bearing potential. Avoid sunlight and any other medicines that may increase your sensitivity to sunlight (see below).
There is very limited information on the safety of SolagéSolution in people with moderately or darkly pigmented skin.

What Can I Expect From Solagé Solution?

SolagéSolution is a prescription medication used for the topical treatment of solar lentigines, also known as brown “age” or“liver” spots.
Studies show that after 24 weeks, for lesions of the face, 57% of patients using SolagéSolution had moderate improvement or greater, with 3% experiencing complete clearing of all treated lesions. Another 28% of patients had slight improvement and 15% had no change or worse (less than 1% of patients had worsening of their lesions).
After 24 weeks for lesions of the forearms/back of hands, 54% of patients usingSolagéSolution experienced moderate improvement or greater, with 1% experiencing complete clearing of all treated lesions. Another 26% had slight improvement and 20% had no change or worse (less than 1% of patients had worsening of their lesions).
Approximately 9% of patients who had success in the treatment of their age spots also experienced the side effect, halo hypopigmentation, which is lightening of skin surrounding the treated spot. Evidence has not been established concerning the effectiveness ofSolagéSolution in the treatment of other hyperpigmented conditions of the skin.
Improvement in the color of the treated age spots occurs gradually. Don’t be discouraged if you see no immediate improvement. Be patient.
If SolagéSolution is going to have a beneficial effect for you, it may take up to six months of treatment before full beneficial effects are seen. After stopping treatment with SolagéSolution, the age spots may darken again over time.
The effectiveness of SolagéSolution in treating solar lentigines, also known as brown “age” or“liver” spots, beyond 6 months has not been established.

Who should not use Solagé Solution?

SolagéSolution should not be used if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or at a high risk of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for adequate birth control measures if you are a female of child-bearing potential.
It is not known if SolagéSolution is passed to infants through breast milk. Do not useSolagéSolution if you intend to breast feed, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
SolagéSolution should not be used on children.
Do not useSolagéSolution if you are allergic to any ingredients in this medicine. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, tell your doctor.
If you are sunburned, do not use SolagéSolution until you have fully recovered.
Do not use SolagéSolution if you have a skin condition called eczema or other inflamed or irritated chronic skin conditions.
Do not use SolagéSolution if you are inherently sensitive to sunlight or taking other drugs that increase your sensitivity to sunlight. You should tell your physician if you are also using other medicines that increase sensitivity to sunlight. These medications include but are not limited to: thiazides (used to treat high blood pressure), tetracyclines, fluroquinolones or sulfonamides (used to treat infection), and phenothiazines (used to treat serious emotional problems). If you are taking any prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines or using any facial or skin creams, check with your physician to make sure they do not interact with SolagéSolution.
There is very limited information on the safety of SolagéSolution in people with moderately or darkly pigmented skin.
If you, or a family member, have a history of vitiligo (a skin condition consisting of white patches on various parts of the body), consult your doctor before usingSolagéSolution.

How should I use Solagé Solution?

SolagéSolution is to be used twice daily, at least eight hours apart, or as directed by your doctor. It is a drug for topical use only and is not a cosmetic preparation. Do not use SolagéSolution around your eyes, lips, creases of the nose or mucous membranes. SolagéSolution may cause severe redness, itching, burning, stinging, and peeling if applied to these areas. If the product gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact your doctor.
Apply SolagéSolution to the age spots using the applicator provided with the medication. Avoid application ofSolagéSolution to the surrounding, normally colored skin. Only enough SolagéSolution should be applied to make the lesion appear moist – running or dripping of the medication should be avoided. Applications of larger amounts ofSolagéSolution, or more frequent applications than recommended, will not lead to more rapid or better results, and marked redness, peeling, irritation or hypopigmentation may occur. You should not shower or bathe the treatment areas for at least 6 hours after application of SolagéSolution.
Stop treating any age spots that become the same color or lighter than your normally colored skin. If the skin surrounding an age spot becomes lighter than your normally colored skin, stop treating that age spot and contact your doctor regarding continued use of SolagéSolution to that age spot.
If you forget or miss a dose of SolagéSolution, do not try to “make it up.” Return to your normal application schedule as soon as you can.
If sensitivity or increased irritation occurs, stop use of SolagéSolution and contact your doctor.
If the age spots become darker with treatment, stop use ofSolagéSolution and contact your doctor.
Do not use SolagéSolution for any condition other than for which it was prescribed by your doctor. Do not give it to other persons or allow other persons to use it.
You may use cosmetics after applying SolagéSolution but you should wait 30 minutes before applying.

What should I avoid while using Solagé Solution?

SolagéSolution increases your sensitivity to sunlight. Sun exposure (natural or artificial) to areas of the skin treated with SolagéSolution should be avoided. Wear protective clothing if exposure to the sun cannot be avoided. Patients using SolagéSolution should practice a comprehensive sun protection program. Following discontinuation of SolagéSolution, patients should continue to practice a comprehensive sun protection program.
SolagéSolution should be used with caution if you are also using other topical products with a strong drying effect on the skin, products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices or lime, medicated soaps, or shampoos, permanent wave solutions, electrolysis, hair removal products or waxes, or other preparations or processes that may dry or irritate your skin. If you are using any of these types of products, tell your doctor before using SolagéSolution.

What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of Solagé Solution?

SolagéSolution may cause redness, stinging, burning or irritation on areas of the skin where it is applied. It may also cause peeling and itching of the areas where applied.
Excessive or prolonged application of SolagéSolution may cause the treated age spots or surrounding skin to become temporarily lighter than your normally colored skin. Discontinue application of SolagéSolution to any such affected areas.

How can I get additional information?

This leaflet summarizes the most important information aboutSolagéSolution. If you would like more information, talk to your doctor.

How should Solagé Solution be stored?

SolagéSolution should be protected from light by returning the bottle to the carton after each use. Store at 25º C (77º F): excursions
permitted to 15-30ºC (59-86º F).

Solagé Solution is FLAMMABLE. Keep away from heat or open flame.
Keep this and all medication out of reach of children.

Marketed by:
Barrier Therapeutics, Inc.
Princeton, NJ 08540-6697 USA
Manufactured by:
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Buffalo, NY 14213 USA
Revised February 2005
SO-002                            For customer information call 866-440-5508


Solage (mequinol and tretinoin)
PRODUCT INFO
Product Code13478-001Dosage FormSOLUTION
Route Of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule
INGREDIENTS
Name (Active Moiety)TypeStrength
mequinol (mequinol) Active20 MILLIGRAM  In 1 MILLILITER
tretinoin (tretinoin) Active0.1 MILLIGRAM  In 1 MILLILITER
ethyl alcoholInactive 
polyethylene glycol 400Inactive 
butylated hydroxytolueneInactive 
ascorbic acidInactive 
citric acidInactive 
ascorbyl palmitateInactive 
edentate disodiumInactive 
waterInactive 
IMPRINT INFORMATION
CharacteristicAppearanceCharacteristicAppearance
ColorScore
ShapeSymbol
Imprint CodeCoating
Size
PACKAGING
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
113478-001-0130 MILLILITER In 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATORNone

Revised: 03/2007