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Retin-A Cream contains tretinoin and is used to treat acne by decreasing the amount and severity of pimples. Tretinoin promotes the peeling of affected skin areas and unclogs your pores as well as promoting the quick healing of any pimples which do develop.

Always read the medication information and instructions before using this medication.
Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• Retin-A Cream is typically applied at bedtime.
• Before applying, wash both your hands and the affected skin with mild, bland soap and water and wait at least 20 minutes to make sure your skin is completely dry.
• Using fingertips, apply enough tretinoin cream to cover the affected area with a thin layer of medication.
• Avoid getting Retin-A Cream in your eyes, mouth, ears, vagina or the corners of your nose.
• Retin-A Cream should not be applied to eczema-affected, sunburned, scraped or cut skin.
• It can take up to twelve weeks of regular use to notice results of Retin-A Cream.
• Speak to your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Make sure to tell your doctor:

• If you have any drug or other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• Your medical history especially of any skin conditions including skin cancer, eczema or actinic keratoses.
• If you are pregnant, planning on pregnancy or breast-feeding.

Other information you should also know:

• Retin-A Cream can make your skin more sensitive to weather conditions including extreme cold, wind and sunlight. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.

Common side effects of Retin-A:

• Skin redness, itching, burning, dryness or scaling during the first 2-4 weeks.
• A brief sensation of stinging or warmth when first applied.

If you have any of the following tretinoin side effects, seek medical help:

• Skin burning, swelling, blistering or crusting.
• Skin discoloration.
• Eyelid swelling.
• Eye-watering or redness.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction including difficulty breathing, hives or swelling in your face, lips or throat.

What else is Retin-A called?

Retin-A Cream is also known as Retino-A Cream internationally. Retino-A Cream is the same brand name medication with a different name internationally and is not a generic alternative medication. Generic Retin-A is called tretinoin cream.

What is the strength of Retin-A Cream?

Retin-A Cream is available in 0.025% and 0.05% strengths. The generic alternative tretinoin cream is available in 0.01%.