Brand Retino-A Cream: tretinoin acne treatment and skin safety

Brand Retino-A Cream contains tretinoin, a topical retinoid derived from vitamin A. It is used for acne and may be prescribed for other dermatologist-directed skin conditions. Tretinoin normalizes follicular cell turnover, helping prevent comedones, but it commonly causes temporary dryness, peeling, redness, and irritation during early treatment.

• Use: apply a thin layer to clean, fully dry affected skin as prescribed.
• Timing: use at night unless the clinician directs otherwise.
• Sun safety: use sunscreen and limit intense sun exposure because tretinoin increases photosensitivity.

Who should avoid Brand Retino-A Cream?

Do not apply to broken, sunburned, eczematous, or severely irritated skin. Discuss pregnancy, pregnancy planning, breastfeeding, sensitive skin, and use of benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, alpha-hydroxy acids, exfoliants, waxes, or other retinoids with a clinician. Stop and seek advice for severe swelling, blistering, persistent burning, hives, or facial swelling.

How should Brand Retino-A Cream be purchased?

Patients may buy Brand Retino-A Cream only through a licensed pharmacy with the prescribed strength and directions. Cost varies by tube size and pharmacy. Do not obtain Brand Retino-A Cream from an unverified source. A lower Brand Retino-A Cream price does not verify formulation quality. When you buy Brand Retino-A Cream, confirm the strength and expiration date. Ask about the Brand Retino-A Cream price before dispensing. People who buy Brand Retino-A Cream should use only a pea-sized amount as prescribed. The Brand Retino-A Cream price should not outweigh dermatology advice. A clinician should decide whether to buy Brand Retino-A Cream. If you buy Brand Retino-A Cream again, report severe irritation. Discuss the Brand Retino-A Cream price with the pharmacy.

Medical disclaimer

This information is educational and does not replace personalized dermatology care.

Common use
Tretinoin is the acid form of vitamin A commonly applied to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris.
It is also applied in other cases.

Dosage and direction
Apply cream on clean dry face. Spread it evenly over the treated areas of skin. Avoid applying cream on irritated skin.
It may take 6-9 weeks to see the effect.
Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Precautions
Applying cream to your face avoid the areas around your eyes, lips or other sensitive areas.
Inform your doctor if you have eczema or excessive sensitivity to the sun.
Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feed.

Contraindications
Retino-A Cream should not be used by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it.

Possible side effects
The most common side effects are redness, scaling, itching, and burning.
A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.
Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interactions
Before taking Accutane tell your doctor or chemist of all prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking.
Retino-A Cream should not be used with
* benzoyl peroxide
* salicylic acid
* tetracycline
* sulfa drugs.
Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed dose
If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose
If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage
Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Disclaimer
We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.