Retin-a Cream
Formulated to alleviate acne vulgaris and designed to support skin texture improvement.
Strengths: 0.025 · 0.05%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Obagi Tretinoin; Retrieve Cream
- Therapeutic class
Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
ichthyosis
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tretinoin; eczema; rosacea; sunburn
- Minor side effects
erythema; skin peeling; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
photosensitivity reaction
- Serious side effects
severe skin irritation — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Cream
- Administration route
Cutaneous use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
iNova Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
continuous
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C, away from direct sunlight.
- Drug interactions
benzoyl peroxide; keratolytic agents
- Age restrictions
Not for use in children.
Precautions and warnings
avoid exposure to sunlight; use of sunscreen recommended; avoid contact with mucous membranes
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate acne vulgaris and designed to support skin texture improvement.
Mechanism of action
Tretinoin acts by normalizing keratinization processes, preventing the formation of microcomedones, and increasing the rate of skin cell turnover to clear existing pores effectively.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: contraindicated due to teratogenicity risk. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Retin-a Cream
Formulated to alleviate acne vulgaris and designed to support skin texture improvement.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Tretinoin
- Listed indication(s): Acne Vulgaris, Photoageing
Usually available as
- 10 tubes - 0.025 %299-0-025-pct-5427
- 10 tubes - 0.05 %299-0-05-pct-5424