Tretinoin Cream
Designed to target acne blemishes and formulated to support skin renewal by promoting epidermal cell turnover.
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
photoageing
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tretinoin; eczema; skin cancer
- Minor side effects
erythema; scaling; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
photosensitivity; stinging
- Serious side effects
severe dermatitis — 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.
- Drug interactions
benzoyl peroxide; salicylic acid
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
Precautions and warnings
avoid direct sunlight and use sun protection; may cause initial skin irritation; do not use during pregnancy
Patient summary
Designed to target acne blemishes and formulated to support skin renewal by promoting epidermal cell turnover.
Mechanism of action
Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative that increases the turnover of follicular epithelial cells, helping to prevent the blockage of pores and reducing the formation of acne micro-comedones.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated due to teratogenicity risk. Breastfeeding: Avoid application to chest area.
Tretinoin Cream
Designed to target acne blemishes and formulated to support skin renewal by promoting epidermal cell turnover.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Tretinoin
- Listed indication(s): Acne Vulgaris