Drug Name
Retino-A Cream 0.05%
Drug Uses
Retino-A Cream is employed for treating acne. It may also supply for other difficulties as based on your physician.
How to use
Use Retino-A Cream as directed by a medical expert. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Retino-A Cream is made for external just use.
Remove all cosmetics using a mild soap before applying Retino-A Cream. Gently dry the region. Wait 20 to 30 minutes to make certain that your epidermis is very dry.
Apply a thin film of drugs to the affected area. Rub in gently.
Wash the hands just after using Retino-A Cream.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Retino-A Cream is really a vitamin A derivative. How it exerts its beneficial effects against acne breakouts can be not fully known. Tretinoin appears to increase skin-cell turnover and to lessen the tendency for skin cells to adhere together. This cuts down on the formation of acne and allows quicker healing of acne that does develop.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Retino-A Cream, skip the missed dose and get back on your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses immediately.
Storage
Store Retino-A Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 80 degrees F (15 and 26 degrees C). Store inside a tightly closed container. Store far from heat and light-weight. Keep Retino-A Cream from the reach of children and faraway from pets.
Possible Side Effects
All medicines might cause unwanted effects, but many individuals have no, or minor, side effects. Check with a medical expert if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Redness, peeling, or sense of warmth; sensitivity to sunlight; skin irritation; stinging at application site.
Seek medical assistance straight away if all of these SEVERE negative effects occur:
Severe allergy symptoms (rash; hives; itching; breathlessness; tightness in the chest; swelling with the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe redness, swelling, blistering, or crusting from the skin.
More Information
If you have any questions about Retino-A Cream, please talk with a medical expert, pharmacist, or any other physician.
Retino-A Cream is to be used only from the patient for whom it's prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms don't improve or if they become worse, consult your physician.
Warnings/Precautions
Do NOT use Retino-A Cream, in case you are allergic to the ingredient in Retino-A Cream.
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