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Retin-a Cream Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Tretinoin 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1%.
Pharmacological Class
Retinoid.
See Also
How Supplied
Micro 0.04%, 0.1%—20g, 45g, 50g; 0.08%—50g; Crm—20g, 45g; Gel—15g, 45g
Manufacturer
Retin-a Cream Indications
Indications
Acne vulgaris.
Retin-a Cream Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply sparingly at bedtime to clean dry skin; adjust strength and frequency as tolerated and needed.
Children
Not established.
Retin-a Cream Contraindications
Not Applicable
Retin-a Cream Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Retin-a Cream Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for use in eczema or sunburned skin. Avoid eyes, mouth, angles of nose, mucous membranes, sun, UV light. Discontinue if sensitivity reactions occur. Increased irritation in weather extremes. Gel: flammable. Pregnancy (Cat.C): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Retin-a Cream Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Retin-a Cream Interactions
Interactions
Caution with concomitant topical medication, medicated or abrasive soaps/cleansers, astringents, drying agents, high-alcohol content topical products, spices. Avoid contact with peel of limes. Allow effects of benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid, other topical acne agents to subside before applying.
Retin-a Cream Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local irritation, skin pain, pruritus, pharyngitis, erythema, transient symptom exacerbation or pigmentation changes, dryness, stinging, photosensitivity.
Retin-a Cream Clinical Trials
See Literature
Retin-a Cream Note
Not Applicable
Retin-a Cream Patient Counseling
See Literature
