Tretin 0.025% Cream 30gm

Tretin cream

WHAT IS TRETIN 0.025%?

tretin cream contains Tretinoin which belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids

WHAT TRETIN 0.025% IS USED FOR?

tretin cream is a prescription medicine that is used to reduce fine wrinkles

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to any of the ingredients in TRETIN 0.025%
Are sunburned or your skin is irritated
Are highly sensitive to sunlight

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

INTERACTIONS:

Talk to your doctor if you are taking or have ever taken medicines that increase your sensitivity to sunlight as like,

Thiazides (to treat high blood pressure)
Tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides (to treat infection)
Phenothiazines (to treat serious emotional problems)

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

tretin cream is usually applied to the face once a day in the evening, following steps listed below:

Gently wash your face with a mild soap
Pat the skin dry and wait 20-30 minutes before applying TRETIN 0.025%

Take a small amount of this medicine (the size of a pearl about  inch or 5mm diameter) on your fingertip and apply to your face
This should be enough to cover your affected area lightly

Be careful when applying TRETIN 0.025% to avoid your eyes, ears, nostrils, angles of the nose and mouth

If you use more of TRETIN 0.025%

Using too much of this medicine may increase discomfort and skin redness and peeling

If you stop using TRETIN 0.025%

Consult with your doctor before stop taking this medicine

SIDE EFFECTS OF TRETIN 0.025%:

SERIOUS

Like all medicine, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.

• Warmth or stinging on your skin
• Peeling, dry skin, burning, stinging, itching and redness

STORAGE:

Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Keep out of reach of children

Additional information

Tretin Cream is a form of vitamin A that is used to treat acne which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. It also helps to smooth rough facial skin and to reduce fine wrinkles on the skin.

Tretin Cream reduces excessive oil production of the skin.
Ideally, a pinpoint application at nighttime is recommended for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
The amount you need and for how long you need to take it will depend on what you are being treated for.
You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of this medicine.

Avoid

Follow your doctor’s instructions. You should not apply it to damaged or broken skin and avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose.

It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep using it regularly to get the most benefit.
Consult your doctor again if you do not notice any improvement after a few weeks. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster and may increase the side effects. click here :tretin 0.025

Most common side effects

The most common side effects include irritation, dryness, and redness of the skin. They are usually mild and improve as your body gets used to the medicine.
Drink plenty of water and use moisturizer as it may lead to dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects with this medicine are rare.

This medicine may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit exposure to the sun if possible. It may make your skin more fragile.
It is advised, not to have any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment.
Pregnant women or women who are planning to get pregnant should not use this medicine as it can lead to birth defects. click here : tretin

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

Tretin 0.025% Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Tretin 0.025% Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established