Acretin 0.05% Cream 30 gm

Tretinoin Cream 0.05%

What is Tretinoin used for?

Tretinoin is a medication used to treat acne.

Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder caused by clogged hair follicles with oil and dead skin cells, causing blackheads, whiteheads, or pimples.

The safety and effectiveness of long-term use of this medication for treating other conditions have not been established.

Do not use Tretinoin:

If you are allergic to tretinoin or any of the ingredients in this product.

Warnings and Precautions:

Stop taking this medication immediately and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any allergic or skin reactions to any of the ingredients in this gel, such as skin itching, redness, shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure, or dizziness.

This medication is for external topical use only. Do not swallow this product.

Keep the tube tightly closed.

This medication may cause redness, swelling, and peeling at the application site. Some patients may also find their skin begins to flush.
These skin reactions do not occur in all patients and are most likely to occur during the first few days of treatment and usually subside as your skin adjusts to the medication (within 2 to 4 weeks).
You can reduce your risk of experiencing these side effects by carefully following the instructions provided.
Speak to your doctor if your skin reactions bother you or if they do not subside after some time. Your doctor may recommend using this medication less frequently or stopping it altogether.
Tretinoin may cause severe irritation in areas of skin affected by eczema (a skin condition that causes itching and redness). Therefore, you should use tretinoin with extreme caution if you have this skin condition.
Tretinoin may cause a change in your skin color, which usually returns to normal when you stop using it or as your skin adjusts to it.
Do not share your medications with others.
Do not use this product on broken skin.
Excessive exposure to natural or artificial sunlight may increase your risk of sunburn.
It may also cause premature aging and skin cancer if exposed over many years. The risk of these side effects varies depending on climate, skin type, and the care taken to prevent overexposure to sunlight.
The risk of sunburn and other skin problems is higher when using this medication because it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
Therefore, it is very important to avoid sun exposure and sunlamps when using this medication.
Be sure to apply sunscreen when outdoors (even on cloudy days) if you cannot avoid sun exposure or sunlamps.
Ask your doctor about the best SPF level to apply before sun exposure.
If you will be in the sun for a long time, you should also wear protective clothing (such as a hat).
Do not expose yourself to artificial sunlight while using this medication.
Skin is at risk for burns or dryness in extreme weather conditions such as cold or wind. Your skin may become more easily irritated in extreme weather conditions when you are being treated with tretinoin.
Your doctor can advise you on how to manage your treatment under these conditions.
Be sure not to use this product if you have a sunburn until the sunburn has completely healed.
You may notice new blemishes (papules and pustules) appearing 3 to 6 weeks after starting this medication.
It is very important that you continue using the medication at this stage. If tretinoin is helping to reduce your acne, you should notice a continued improvement in your skin's appearance after 6 to 12 weeks of treatment.
Be patient and don't get discouraged if you don't see any immediate improvement. Don't stop using the cream at the first sign of skin improvement. You should continue using the medication until your doctor tells you to stop.

Be sure not to use harsh exfoliants, skin cleansers, medicated soaps, or cosmetics containing alcohol to prevent excessive dryness or irritation of the skin.

Possible Side Effects:

Common side effects include skin burning or stinging, skin warmth, tingling, itching, dry skin, excessive skin redness, skin edema (fluid buildup), skin peeling, blistering, temporary discoloration of the treated skin (increased or decreased skin color), and increased sensitivity to sunlight.

These skin reactions usually subside when you stop using the medication.

Other Medications and Tretinoin:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently used, are using, or might use any other medications, including topical products.

If you are using other topical medications, medicated or abrasive soaps/cleansers, or soaps or cosmetics (especially if they contain high concentrations of medications, alcohol, spices, or lime).

If you are using topical products containing resorcinol, sulfur, or salicylic acid (other topical medications used for certain skin conditions).

Do not use any of the products listed in this section while using tretinoin, and do not use any other medications to treat your acne without consulting your doctor.
Using these products with tretinoin may increase the risk of unwanted side effects such as excessive skin redness, dryness, or peeling. Follow your doctor's recommendations.

How to Use Tretinoin:

Gently wash your skin with a mild, non-medicated soap two to three times daily, then pat dry with a towel. Allow your skin to dry for 20 to 30 minutes before applying the medication. Avoid washing the affected area too frequently and do not use harsh scrubs. Acne isn't caused by dirt, so excessive washing and scrubbing won't clear it up. Washing too frequently or scrubbing too harshly may worsen your acne.

Make sure you use your cream exactly as your doctor prescribed for best results. Be patient during your treatment, as this medication may take some time to start working.