Retino A 0.025% Cream 20gm

• Dry skin
• Scaling or peeling of the skin
• Burning sensation on the skin
• Redness of the skin

Other General Warnings

• You should avoid using it on inflamed or sunburned skin, due to the possibility of severe irritation.
• You experience redness, dryness or severe irritation. The doctor may reduce the dose and frequency of the application of Retino-A 0.025% cream or may also discontinue the treatment for some time.
• You should avoid being exposed to direct sunlight, after applying this cream, to reduce the chances of photosensitization (which means skin damage due to UV or sunlight). Try to use good sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and full clothes to avoid exposure.
• You have an allergy to fish proteins, as there are chances of developing severe itching or swollen red bumps on the skin.

• Apply Retino-A 0.025% cream exactly as directed by your doctor.
• It is for external use only.
• Apply it on the healthy skin surface, free from cuts and wounds.
• Apply a thin layer of Retino-A 0.025% cream to the affected area.
• You should wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.

• Store Retino-A 0.025% cream in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• Do not use it if you notice that the pack is damaged or shows signs of tampering.

• Retino A cream is used to help treat acne. This medicine has tretinoin as its main component. Do not use this cream for any other condition other than that specified by your doctor.
• This medicine is meant for external application and should not be swallowed. Do not use more than the recommended amount of this medicine or do not use it for longer periods of time than directed.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medicine. If your eyes come in contact with this cream, then rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
• Before starting Retino A, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are using and your complete medical history.
• Avoid exposure to sun rays after applying Retino A cream. Do not apply to open wounds or weeping areas.
• If you experience any effects like redness, burning or peeling, of the skin or if the condition does not improve after using this medicine, talk to your doctor. Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you do.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Since Retino-A 0.025% cream is to be used externally on the skin it is less likely to interact with other medicines.
• However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Especially, if you are already using topical medicated soaps, shampoos, cleansers or products with a high concentration of alcohol, as it can increase the irritation with Retino-A 0.025% cream.
• Caution is advised if you are also taking medicines that increase sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitizers) like thiazides (antihypertensives), tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides (antibiotics to treat infection), phenothiazines to treat brain disorders, because of the risk of side effects associated with exposure to the sun.