Tretinoin

Tretinoin is prescribed to patients with severe acne problems, photodamaged skin and even some skin cancers. This medication is also known as all-trans retinoic acid and belongs to the group known as retinoids.

This drug, taken in the form of cream or ointment, effectively treats acne. It also reduces the number of pimples that tend to develop, while healing pimples that have already developed on the body. The drug affects skin cell growth in the body regulating the number of pimples that crop up.

This medication should be cautiously used in eczema patients. Excessive exposure to sunlight must be avoided. Also, ensure that it does not get into the eyes. If it does rinse your eyes with water until the irritation stops. If irritation persists call your doctor and seek further advice.

The medication can treat the below provided problems:

• Acne Vulgaris

• Wrinkled And Rough/Mottled Skin

• Hypersensitivity

A patient can suffer from the following side effects:

• Skin Irritation

• Burning Or Tingling Sensation Of Skin

• Red Spots On Skin

• Peeling And Blistering Of Skin

• Patchy Appearance Of Skin

• Erythema

• Hyperpigmentation

• Photosensitivity

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time duration for which this medicine remains effective is not clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2-4 weeks of topical application.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medicine by pregnant women is not recommended.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  No interaction found or established.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  No interaction found or established.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No interaction found or established.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No interaction found or established.

• Missed Dose instructions

  Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then missed dose application can be skipped.

• India

• United States

• Japan

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tretinoin as ingredient

• U-B Fair Cream

  Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• T Nac 1% Cream

  Panzer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Tretin 0.025% Cream

  Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP

• Melacare Cream

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Melanorm-Ms Cream

  Unimarck Healthcare Ltd

• Cosmelite Cream

  Adcock Ingram Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Glowcor Cream

  Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Retop A 0.012% W/W Gel

  Dermo Care Laboratories

• Htm Cream

  Eskon Pharma

• Hq Lite Cream

  Palsons Derma

This medication works by binding to alpha, beta, and gamma retinoic acid receptors (RARs) thus activating them. This produces changes in the gene expression that leads to decreased cell multiplication, inhibition of tumorigenesis and cell differentiation.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

  Salicylic acid (Topical)

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  Eczema

  This medicine should not be used if you are taking medicine for eczema or suffer from a skin abrasion.

  Sunburn

  Use of this medicine on the sunburnt skin should be avoided. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medicine that is better tolerated.

• Interaction with Food

  Avoid excessive intake of vitamin A.