Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm
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Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm belongs to the class of drugs known as retinoids (synthetic or man-made vitamin A). Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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.
Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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.
Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm is for external use only. Your doctor will advise you on how often you use Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm based on your medical condition. Avoid contact of Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm with nose, mouth, eyes, ears, or vagina. In case Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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 Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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 Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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 Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm. Avoid sun exposure while using Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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 Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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 Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm with caution.
Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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.
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 Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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 Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm. Avoid sun exposure, use a sunscreen lotion and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm may make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Do not apply Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm in large amounts than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but causes peeling, marked redness, or skin discomfort. Use Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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: Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm 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 Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm.
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.
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Alcohol
Caution
Interaction of alcohol with Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm is Category C pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women. Therefore, if you are pregnant, inform your doctor before using Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is unknown whether Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm while breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Caution
If you have any concerns regarding the use of Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
Caution
If you have any concerns regarding the use of Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
Unsafe
Retino A 0.5% Cream 20 gm is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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