Retino A 0.025% Cream 20gm

Retino-A 0.025% Cream contains Tretinoin, which belongs to the Retinoids class of medications. It is employed in the treatment of acne.

It is also useful for treating wrinkles, skin spots, and rough skin. Acne is a skin disease characterised by lesions on the face, back, upper chest, and shoulders that involve inflammation of the sebaceous follicles of the face and upper body. Inform your doctor if you have any sunburn, sun sensitivity, or other skin problems before using Retino-A 0.

025% Cream. Retino-A 0.025% Cream should only be used during pregnancy if specifically advised by your doctor.

In breastfeeding women, Retino-A 0.025% Cream should be used with caution. Retino-A 0.

025% Cream's safety and effectiveness in children (aged less than 12 years) have not been established, so consult your doctor before using it. Skin irritation, such as redness, burning, stinging, dryness, and peeling, is the most common side effect of using Retino-A 0.025% Cream.

If any of the side effects worsen, consult your doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

As Retino-A 0.025% cream is meant for external application, cases of an overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have overapplied it, then wipe out the excess medicine with a tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have skipped an application, apply it as soon as possible. Do not use it in an excess amount just to compensate for the skipped usage.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Tretinoin is a metabolite of Vitamin A and is a keratolytic agent. It acts by clearing the skin pores that get clogged with dead skin cells, dust and oil. It also helps in inhibiting the development of pimples.

Directions for Use

• Apply Retino-A 0.025% cream exactly as directed by your doctor.
• It is for external use only.
• Apply it on the healthy skin surface, free from cuts and wounds.
• Apply a thin layer of Retino-A 0.025% cream to the affected area.
• You should wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Retino-A 0.025% cream during pregnancy?

It is not recommended during pregnancy as there is limited information about the effects during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Retino-A 0.025% cream while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if the components of Retino-A 0.025% cream pass into the breastmilk and there are no establishments of its safety in breastfeeding women. Hence, it is not recommended to use if you are breastfeeding. Avoid applying Retino-A 0.025% cream around the breast area as this increases the risk of ingestion by the newborn.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Retino-A 0.025% cream?

It is a topical preparation and it will not affect your driving ability or your ability to handle machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Retino-A 0.025% cream?

Alcohol is not known to interact with this medicine. However, you should avoid using alcohol as it can delay the body's response to infection.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You should avoid using it on inflamed or sunburned skin, due to the possibility of severe irritation.
• You experience redness, dryness or severe irritation. The doctor may reduce the dose and frequency of the application of Retino-A 0.025% cream or may also discontinue the treatment for some time.
• You should avoid being exposed to direct sunlight, after applying this cream, to reduce the chances of photosensitization (which means skin damage due to UV or sunlight). Try to use good sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and full clothes to avoid exposure.
• You have an allergy to fish proteins, as there are chances of developing severe itching or swollen red bumps on the skin.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to tretinoin or any of the ingredients of Retino-A 0.025 cream.

Side effects

• Dry skin
• Scaling or peeling of the skin
• Burning sensation on the skin
• Redness of the skin

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Since Retino-A 0.025% cream is to be used externally on the skin it is less likely to interact with other medicines.
• However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Especially, if you are already using topical medicated soaps, shampoos, cleansers or products with a high concentration of alcohol, as it can increase the irritation with Retino-A 0.025% cream.
• Caution is advised if you are also taking medicines that increase sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitizers) like thiazides (antihypertensives), tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides (antibiotics to treat infection), phenothiazines to treat brain disorders, because of the risk of side effects associated with exposure to the sun.

Storage and disposal

• Store Retino-A 0.025% cream in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• Do not use it if you notice that the pack is damaged or shows signs of tampering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is acne?

Acne is a skin condition that develops due to the clogging of hair follicles. The skin pores get clogged with oil, dust or dead skin cells, which may lead to blackheads, whiteheads, red bumps on the skin or pus-filled pimples. It is most common in teenagers.

What precautions should be taken while applying Retino-A 0.025% cream?

Avoid sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 while going out in the sun to avoid damage to the skin by radiations. You should wear protective clothing to cover the areas of skin where this medicine is applied when exposure cannot be avoided.

What is the use of Retino-A 0.025% cream?

Retino-A 0.025% cream is used for the topical treatment of acne. It also helps in reducing fine wrinkles.

My skin is getting dry after using Retino-A 0.025% cream. Can I use moisturizers during the treatment with Retino-A 0.025% cream?

Yes, you can use moisturizer creams to add moisture to your skin because Retino-A 0.025% cream can make your skin dry. Also, it is advised to have plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.

Does Retino-A 0.025% cream remove acne scars?

Retino-A 0.025% cream helps in removing scars as it contains tretinoin, which can reduce acne scars by increasing the cell turnover rate, thus increasing the cell growth in the affected area.

What are the benefits of Retino A cream?

Retino A cream is used for the treatment of acne and also to reduce wrinkles on the face.

What are the side effects of Retino A cream?

Dry skin, redness, scaling or peeling of the skin, burning sensation etc. are a few side effects of Retino A cream. These symptoms are usually mild and go away with time.

Can I apply the Retino A 0.025 cream in an excess amount for fast healing?

No, if you use the Retino A 0.025 cream more often than recommended or on large areas of the body, it causes you to develop severe side effects or allergic reactions.

Is Retino A a steroid?

No, Retino A is not a steroid. It contains a keratolytic medicine containing a metabolite of vitamin A.

What to avoid when using Retino A?

While using Retino A, you should avoid being exposed to direct sunlight after applying this cream to reduce the chances of photosensitization (which means skin damage due to UV or sunlight). Try to use good sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and full clothes to avoid exposure.