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.

Composition

• Tretinoin

Company Name

• Janssen

How To 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 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 To Take

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.

Mechanism Action

• Increasing the turnover of follicular epithelial cells.

Instructions

Use Retino A 0.025% Cream as instructed by the doctor. The topical form should not be taken by mouth or applied into eyes or open wounds. All usage instructions mentioned on the label or package insert should be followed. Apply the medicine is right quantities for the prescribed duration of time.

Drug Interactions

• Tetracycline
• Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)
• Salicylic Acid
• Methoxsalen

Side Effects

• Burning feeling or stinging skin (severe)
• lightening of skin of treated area, unexpected
• peeling of skin (severe)
• redness of skin (severe)
• unusual dryness of skin (severe)

Warning

Oral use – The oral form of this medicine should be used under clinical supervision only. Appropriate diagnostic tests should be performed to ensure safe and effective use of this medicine.

Exposure to sun – Use of this medicine can cause adverse reactions of the skin on sun exposure. You should either avoid stepping out at daytime or take appropriate precautionary measures.

Other skin creams – This medicine may interact with other skin care or medicinal products. Consult your doctor before starting the use of other products along with this medicine.

Precaution

Do not use Retino A 0.025% Cream if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing over the treated areas. Do not apply Retino A 0.025% Cream near your eyes, mouth, nose or mucous membranes and do not apply it to any areas of broken skin. Other topical medications or products should not be used in combination with Retino A 0.025% Cream unless recommended by your doctor. Avoid applying Retino A 0.025% cream to sunburned skin or skin with eczema, as this can produce severe irritation in the area. If you notice any sensitivity reactions, such as redness or a rash, stop using this cream and contact your doctor.

Dosage

• Retino A 0.025% Cream
• Retino A 0.05% Cream
• Retino A Micro 0.04% Gel
• Retino A Micro 0.1% Gel
• Retino AC Gel

Safety Information

The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else.

Uses

Retino A 0.025% Cream is used in the treatment of acne.

Storage

Creams are flammable, keep the medicine away from heat and flame. Keep the tube tightly closed. Store it at room temperature. Ensure that your children and pets don’t have access to the medication.

Review

“I have ordered retino a 0.025 cream twice from America. I sent a cashiers check both time and it takes two weeks to arrive there and then a week or two to receive my order. No problems at all. I will order again from Medypharma.com.” – Angela