Tretin 0.05% Cream

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Tretin 0.05% Cream is a prescription medicine that may reduce fine facial wrinkles, facial mottled hyperpigmentation, and facial skin roughness. It is for patients who are also using a skin care and sunlight avoidance program.

Tretin 0.05% Cream Details

Composition = Tretinoin

Dosage = 0.05%

Indication = Acne

Manufacturer = Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP

What Is Tretin 0.05% Cream?

Tretin 0.05% Cream is a retinoid medication that was originally developed to treat acne. As a medication, it was developed in the late 1950s and approved for medical use in 1962. Today, tretinoin is sold under a variety of brand names and is available around the world as a generic medication.

In the United States, tretinoin is most commonly sold as Retin-A, Tretin-X, Refissa, Renova and Avita. Internationally, a variety of generic medications contain tretinoin, such as Stieva-A cream.

How Does Tretin 0.05% Cream Work?

Tretin 0.05% 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 Tretin 0.05% Cream

Tretin 0.025% Cream

Tretin 0.05% Cream

Tretin 0.1% Cream

Side Effects Of Tretin 0.05% Cream

Major

Blistering,

Crusting,

Severe burning or swelling of the skin

Eye redness and watering (conjunctivitis)

Minor

Eyelid swelling, or

Darkening or lightening of skin color

Drug To Drug Interaction

Tetracycline

Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)

Salicylic Acid

Methoxsalen

While Tacking Tretin Cream

Do

Before using tretinoin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to vitamin A-related drugs (other retinoids such as isotretinoin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as fish proteins), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eczema.

Tretin 0.05% Cream may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Weather extremes such as wind or cold may also be irritating to the skin. Use sunscreen daily and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Wait until your skin has completely recovered from a sunburn before using tretinoin.

Don’t

Pregnancy: Use of Tretin 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: Tretin  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.

Exposure to sun: Use of Tretin 0.05% Cream can cause adverse reactions of the skin on sun exposure. You should either avoid stepping out at daytime or take appropriate precautionary measures.

Uses Of Tretin 0.05% Cream

Tretin 0.05% 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 Tretin 0.05% Cream

Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.