A-Ret 0.1% Gel belongs to the class of drugs known as retinoids (synthetic or man-made vitamin A). A-Ret 0.1% Gel is primarily used to treat acne (pimples) and sun-damaged skin. Acne is a skin condition that is common and occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil.

A-Ret 0.1% Gel contains tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid (a form of vitamin A) that loosens and unblocks pores on the skin’s surface by reducing the oil secretion in the skin. This prevents the formation of pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads.

A-Ret 0.1% Gel is for external use only. Your doctor will advise you on how often you use A-Ret 0.1% Gel based on your medical condition. Avoid contact of A-Ret 0.1% Gel with nose, mouth, eyes, ears, or vagina. In case A-Ret 0.1% Gel comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Some people may experience dry skin, peeling, redness, burning, itching, or stinging sensation of the skin. Most of these side effects of A-Ret 0.1% Gel do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to A-Ret 0.1% Gel or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant, nursing mother, or planning for pregnancy, it is advised to consult a doctor before using A-Ret 0.1% Gel. Avoid sun exposure while using A-Ret 0.1% Gel as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen lotion (SPF) while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. Do not apply A-Ret 0.1% Gel in large amounts than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but causes peeling, marked redness, or skin discomfort. Patients with a history of depression, eczema, history of skin cancer, and fish allergies should use A-Ret 0.1% Gel with caution.

A-Ret 0.1% Gel is a form of vitamin A (retinoid) that loosen and unblock pores on the skin’s surface by reducing the oil secretion in the skin. This prevents the formation of pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads.

• Dry skin
• Peeling
• Skin redness
• Burning
• Itching
• Stinging sensation

If you are allergic to tretinoin or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. If skin irritation, redness, burning, or stinging sensation worsens at the site of application, stop using A-Ret 0.1% Gel and consult a doctor. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or are a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using A-Ret 0.1% Gel. Avoid sun exposure, use a sunscreen lotion and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as A-Ret 0.1% Gel may make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Do not apply A-Ret 0.1% Gel in large amounts than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but causes peeling, marked redness, or skin discomfort. Use A-Ret 0.1% Gel with caution when used together with medicated or abrasive soaps, cleansers, shampoos, astringents, products with high concentrations of alcohol, electrolysis, hair depilatories, or waxes or topical medications as they may increase skin irritation.

Drug-Drug Interaction: A-Ret 0.1% Gel may interact with vitamin A-related drugs known as retinoids (isotretinoin), photosensitizing agents (aminolevulinic acid, methoxsalen, porfirmer, verteporfin), sensitizer (methyl aminolevulinate), keratolytic agents (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur), antiseptic (resorcinol).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have eczema (itchy, swelling of the skin) or any other skin condition, inform your doctor before taking A-Ret 0.1% Gel.

• ISOTRETINOIN
• AMINOLEVULINIC ACID
• METHOXSALEN
• PORFIRMER
• VERTEPORFIN
• METHYL AMINOLEVULINATE
• BENZOYL PEROXIDE
• SALICYCLIC ACID
• SULFUR
• RESORCINOL

• Avoid sun exposure while using A-Ret 0.1% Gel as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.
• Regular exercise can improve your mood and self-esteem though it doesn’t clear acne. Take a shower immediately after finishing exercise as sweat may irritate acne.
• Do regular hair wash and avoid hair falling across the face.
• Use water-based cosmetic products and remove the make-up completely before going to bed.

• ​​​​​​Do not apply A-Ret 0.1% Gel in large amounts than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but causes peeling, marked redness or skin discomfort.
• Do not squeeze spots or try to clean blackheads as it may worsen them and cause permanent scarring.

Acne: Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil, causing pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. Acne affects people of all ages but is most common among teenagers. The symptoms of acne include pus-filled pimples, uninflamed (not swollen) blackheads, red, large and tender bumps.