Tretinoin Cream

Retino-A Cream (Generic Tretinoin 0.05% and 0.025% Cream) - Product Information

Retino-A Cream (Generic Tretinoin 0.05% and 0.025% Cream) is a topical (for use on skin only) prescription medication used to treat acne in patients 12 and older.
It may also be used to treat other skin diseases as determined by your doctor. It works partly by keeping skin pores clear.
We also have in stock A-Ret Gel (Generic Tretinoin Gel) which is also used to treat the same indications.

Name of the Drug

Retino-A Cream.

Manufacturer of Retino-A Cream

Retino-A Cream is manufactured by Encube Ethicals Private Limited and marketed by Johnson & Johnson Private Limited, India.  
Website: www.jnj.in

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Retino-A Cream is Tretinoin. Retino-A Cream , 0.025% contains 0.25 mg of Tretinoin, USP per gram. Retino-A Cream , 0.05% contains 0.5 mg of Tretinoin, USP per gram.

Uses of Retino-A Cream

Retino-A Cream (Generic Tretinoin 0.05% and 0.025% Cream) is indicated for topical treatment of acne vulgaris. It works partly by keeping skin pores clear.
Some topical tretinoin products may be used to help improve how fine wrinkles on the face look or to treat other skin diseases as determined by your doctor. One of the tretinoin creams is used to treat fine wrinkles, dark spots, or rough skin on the face caused by the damaging rays of the sun. It works by lightening the skin, replacing older skin with newer skin, and slowing down the way the body removes skin cells that may have been harmed by the sun. Tretinoin works best when used within a skin care program that includes protecting the treated skin from the sun.
Topical tretinoin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.

Retino-A Cream - Dosage

Generic Tretinoin Cream should be administered exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Retino-A Cream depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications.
Retino-A Cream (Generic Tretinoin 0.05% and 0.025% Cream) should be applied once daily, before bedtime, to the skin where acne lesions appear, using a thin layer to cover the entire affected area. Tretinoin cream should be kept away from the eyes, the mouth, paranasal creases, and mucous membranes. Application of excessive amounts of cream will not provide incremental efficacy.
Patients treated with tretinoin cream may use cosmetics, but the areas to be treated should be cleansed thoroughly before the medication is applied.
When treating with Retino-A Cream, caution should be exercised with the use of concomitant topical over-the-counter preparations, topical medications, medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, products that have strong drying effect, and products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices, or lime. Particular caution should be exercised with acne preparations containing benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid. Allow the effects of such preparations to subside before use of Tretinoin Cream has begun.
Tretinoin Cream works effectively if the amount of Tretinoin is maintained at a constant level in the body. You should be systematic about the daily schedule for the medication such that you take tablets at about the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication. Continue using Retino-A Cream without missing any doses for the recommended treatment period and do not stop the treatment suddenly even if you feel better.

Retino-A cream is for topical use only. Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. Retino-A Cream (Generic Tretinoin Cream) should be administered in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take your regular Retino-A Cream dose on time, administer it whenever you remember.
If you remember the next day, skip the missed dose and take your scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose.

Retino-A Cream Mechanism of Action

Although the exact mode of action of Tretinoin (Retino-A Cream) is unknown, current evidence suggests that topical tretinoin decreases cohesiveness of follicular epithelial cells with decreased microcomedo formation.
Additionally, Tretinoin stimulates mitotic activity and increased turnover of follicular epithelial cells causing extrusion of the comedones.

Storage Instructions for Retino-A Cream

Store the pack of Tretinoin Cream at room temperature (20 – 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Retain the original packing of the medication and do not use Tretinoin Cream beyond its expiration date.
Keep the pack of Generic Tretinoin Cream away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Tretinoin Cream along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Contraindications

Retino-A Cream are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Tretinoin or any inactive ingredient present in Retino-A Cream.

Overdose

If medication is applied excessively, no more rapid or better results will be obtained and marked redness, peeling, or discomfort may occur. Retino-A Cream is intended for topical use only. In the event of accidental ingestion, if the ingestion is recent, the stomach should be emptied immediately by gastric lavage or by induction of emesis. All other treatment should be appropriately supportive.
Oral ingestion of the drug may lead to the same side effects as those associated with excessive oral intake of Vitamin A including teratogenesis in women of childbearing years. Therefore, in such cases pregnancy testing should be carried out in women of childbearing years. Reduce amount or frequency of application if undesirable reactions occur.

Warnings and Precautions

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Retino-A Cream (Generic Tretinoin Cream), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have any existing medical conditions which may affect the treatment with Tretinoin Cream. Let your doctor known if you have eczema.
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Tretinoin or to any inactive ingredient in Retino-A Cream. Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.  
Eczematous Or Sunburned Skin:
Tretinoin Cream should not be used on eczematous or sunburned skin due to potential for severe irritation.
Topical over-the-counter acne preparations, concomitant topical medications, medicated cleansers, topical products with alcohol or astringents: Use with caution, irritation may occur.
Exposure To Sunlight:
Avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight including sunlamps (UV light) when using Tretinoin Gel due to potential for increased photosensitization. Use sunscreen of at least SPF 15 and protective clothing during exposure.
Avoid use of Tretinoin Cream with weather extremes, such as wind or cold due to potential for increased irritation.
Use Tretinoin Cream with caution if allergic to fish due to potential for allergenicity to fish protein. Patients who develop pruritus or urticaria should contact their healthcare provider.

Side Effects of Retino-A Cream

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Retino-A Cream (Generic Tretinoin Cream):

• Hypersensitivity- burning, irritation, blistering, hives, peeling, itching, redness, rash, stinging, burning, swelling of the skin at the site of treatment
• Allergic Reaction- shortness of breath, closing of throat, swelling of lips/face/tongue, hives
• General- eye irritation (e.g., stinging, watering), trouble sleeping, irritability, temporary hair loss

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Tretinoin cream. If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Retino-A cream, please contact your doctor immediately. 

Tretinoin Cream During Pregnancy

Tretinoin Cream is a Pregnancy Category C medication.
The administration of Tretinoin Cream (A-Ret Cream) during pregnancy is not known to result in the occurrence of development defects in the growing fetus.
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. It is not known if Tretinoin can be transmitted through breast milk. However, nursing mothers should not breastfeed a baby during their treatment with Tretinoin Cream because the risk of hazards to the developing child is not known.

Buy Tretinoin 0.05% and 0.025% Cream Online From Only $ $9 per Tube of 20 grams

You can buy Tretinoin Cream online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price. Retino-A Cream in strengths of 0.05% and 0.025%, manufactured by Encube Ethicals Private Limited and marketed by Johnson & Johnson Private Limited, India, are supplied in a tube of 20 grams. The 20 grams tube of 0.025% strength costs only $9 per unit when you place an order for 10 tubes.

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