Remember These Do's and Don'ts

Do follow your doctor’s instructions.

Do take your daily dose of Targretin capsules with your evening meal.

Do read all safety information provided on this Web site and with Targretin capsules, and read the full prescribing information and patient instructions.

Do ask your doctor if there is something you don’t understand.

Do try to control your triglyceride [try-GLIH-ser-eyed] and cholesterol [kuh-LESS-tuh-rawl] levels.

Do store Targretin capsules at room temperature, away from heat or flame

Do keep Targretin capsules out of reach and sight of children

Do always swallow each Targretin capsule whole

Don’t take Targretin capsules before talking to your doctor if:

Don’t forget to tell your doctor if: You are allergic to retinoid medications, such as Accutane® (isotretinoin)*, Soriatane® (acitretin)*, Tegison® (etretinate)*, Vesinoid® (tretinoin)*

Don’t take more than the recommended daily dietary allowance of vitamin A (4000 to 5000 International Units). Vitamin A in large doses may cause side effects similar to those of Targretin capsules. Ask your pharmacist if you take multivitamins and you are not sure how much vitamin A they contain.

Don’t use or handle Targretin capsules if the capsules are broken or leaking. Promptly notify your pharmacy or place of purchase.

Don’t chew Targretin capsules or dissolve them in liquid or in your mouth.

Don’t use Targretin capsules after the expiration date printed on the packaging.

Don’t take Targretin capsules if you are allergic to this medicine (bexarotene).