Tretinoin 0.025% Cream
Tretinoin cream for acne. It helps unclog pores by speeding up skin cell turnover.
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tretinoin 0.025% Cream vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tretinoin 0.025% Cream details
- Condition
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- retin-a
- Therapeutic class
- Topical Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- photoaging; melasma
- Contraindications
- broken skin; eczema; hypersensitivity to retinoids
- Minor side effects
- skin peeling; erythema; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
- burning sensation; pruritus; sun sensitivity
- Serious side effects
- severe localised dermatitis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Benzoyl Peroxide; Salicylic Acid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Patient summary
Tretinoin cream for acne. It helps unclog pores by speeding up skin cell turnover.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates cell mitosis and reduces cohesiveness of follicular keratinocytes, facilitating cell peeling in pores.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid during active pregnancy due to class teratogenicity risks. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Tretinoin 0.025% Cream is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Tretinoin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.