Brand Name: Retin-A

Generic Name: Tretinoin topical

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Brand Name: Retin-A

Most Common Medical Uses
Retin-A is most commonly used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles, skin discolorations and roughness of the skin. It is sometimes used to treat acne. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to Take This Medication
Retin-A is usually prescribed for the facial area for use at bedtime. Follow doctor’s directions for use. Wash hands before and after using Retin-A. Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin, avoiding contact with the eyes, nostrils, mouth, open sores or irritated skin. Treatment may be necessary for weeks or months before improvement is seen. In the treatment of acne, you may experience a temporary worsening of acne at the start of therapy. Continue your treatment as prescribed by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects
Possible side effects of Retin-A include mild redness or stinging, itching, burning, skin scaling, peeling and dry skin for the first several weeks of use. If any of these conditions continue or worsen during use, discontinue use and notify your doctor. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or concerns you.

Precautions
Talk to your doctor about any allergies or pre-existing skin disorders you have before using this medicine. Retin-A increases skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Therefore, limit sun exposure and wear sunscreen and/or protective clothing when outdoors. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays. Do not use Retin-A on skin that is sunburned, wind burned, dry, chapped, or irritated. Avoid using Retin-A during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.

Drug Interactions
Talk to your doctor before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, especially if you are using isotretinoin, amiodarone, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, sulfa-drugs or phenothiazines, as these drugs increase skin sensitivity to the sun. To avoid severe skin irritation, do not use products containing benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid unless directed by your doctor. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Retin-A.

Missed Dose
If you miss a treatment of this medicine, apply it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep away from open flames. Store this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Notes
Retin-A is not a cosmetic and is intended to be used in conjunction with a comprehensive skin care and sun avoidance program. Do not share Retin-A with others for whom it was not prescribed, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug.