Retino A 0.025% Cream

Buy Retino A 0.025% Cream

Retino A 0.025% Cream is a naturally occurring derivative of vitamin A and is used for the treatment of acne and reduce wrinkles of the face. It is also used to treat a type of cancer where the blood cells fail to mature.

Retino A 0.025% Cream Details

Composition = Tretinoin

Dosage = 0.025%

Indication = Acne

Manufacturer = Janssen India

What Is Retino A 0.025% Cream?

Retino A 0.025% Cream is prescribed to patients with severe acne problems. The drug effectively treats acne and reduces the amount of pimples that tend to develop, while healing pimples that have already developed on the body. The group of medicines that the drug belongs to is known as retinoids. The drug affects skin cell growth in the body regulating the amount of pimples that crop up.

How Does Retino A 0.025% Cream Work?

Retino A 0.025% Cream is a form of vitamin A. When applied on scalp, it works by promoting the growth of hair follicles, thereby stimulating hair growth. When used on skin, it reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes acne-prone skin and helps keep your pores open.

What Is Route Of Administration?

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Dosage Of Retino A 0.025% Cream

Retino-A 0.05% Cream

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Side Effects Of Retino A 0.025% Cream

Major

Skin irritation

Burning or tingling sensation of skin

Red spots on skin

Peeling and blistering of skin

Patchy appearance of skin

Photosensitivity of skin

Nausea and Vomiting

Fever with body pain

Dry mucous membrane

Minor

Difficulty in breathing

Dizziness and fainting

Coffee colored vomit

Hearing loss

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Drug To Drug Interaction

Tetracycline

Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)

Salicylic Acid

Methoxsalen

While Tacking Retino A 0.025% Cream

Do

You have been prescribed Retino A 0.025% Cream for the treatment of acne.

Clean the area to be treated with water and a non-medicated soap, and let it dry for 20-30 minutes before applying Retino A 0.025% Cream.

It may increase the severity of the lesions in the first few weeks of use. Continue using it as prescribed by your doctor.

It may cause stinging sensation or a feeling of warmth when you first start using it. Inform your doctor if this persists.

Don’t

Pregnancy: Use of Retino A 0.025% Cream by pregnant women is not recommended. Use appropriate contraception and avoid getting pregnant while using this medicine. Contact your doctor and discuss the risks if a pregnancy is suspected.

Breast-feeding: Retino A 0.025% Cream is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding. It can be used if the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved with use. You should not breastfeed while the topical form of this medicine is applied.

Other skin creams: Retino A 0.025% Cream may interact with other skin care or medicinal products. Consult your doctor before starting the use of other products along with this medicine.

Contraception: Appropriate means of birth control should be adopted while using this medicine. It can cause oral/hormonal contraception failure and hence use of multiple contraception is advised. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect a pregnancy while using this medicine.

Uses Of Retino A 0.025% Cream

Retino A 0.025% Cream is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells.

Storage Of Retino A 0.025% Cream

You should store your Retino A 0.025% Cream at temperatures below 25°C.