Drug General Information (ID: DDIDKS0638)
  Drug Name Octasulfur (topical) Drug Info Trifarotene (topical) Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Minerals And Electrolytes Topical Acne Agents
  Structure

 Mechanism of Octasulfur (topical)-Trifarotene (topical) Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
     Increased risk of other adverse reactions (Unspecific) Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
      Drug Name Octasulfur (topical) Trifarotene (topical)
      Mechanism Local skin irritation/drying Local skin irritation/drying
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Adverse reactions
Factor Description An adverse reaction is an unexpected negative reaction to a medication or treatment that happens even when it's used correctly.
      Mechanism Description
  • Increased risk of adverse reactions by the combination of Octasulfur (topical) and Trifarotene (topical) 

Recommended Action
      Management Depending on circumstances (e.g., areas of application), concomitant use should preferably be avoided, and a rest period considered in between use of these products.

References
1 Product Information. Retin-A (tretinoin). Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation, Raritan, NJ.
2 Product Information. Tazorac (tazarotene topical). Allergan Inc, Irvine, CA.