Drug Name

Retin-A Gel (Tretinoin)

Common use

Retin-A Gel is the acid form of vitamin A commonly applied to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris. There are 0.01% 20g tube and 0.025% 10g tube.

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

Contraindications

Retin-A Gel should not be used by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it.

Drug interactions

Before taking Accutane tell your doctor or chemist of all prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking.
Retin-A Gel 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.

Precautions

Applying gel 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.

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.