Tretin 0.025% Cream

Tretin 0.025% Cream reduces the excessive oil production of the skin. Ideally, a pinpoint application at nighttime is recommended for the duration prescribed by your doctor. The amount you need and for how long you need to take it will depend on what you are being treated for. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Do not apply Tretin 0.025% Cream to damaged or broken skin, and avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve, but keep using it regularly to get the most benefit. Consult your doctor again if you do not notice any improvement after a few weeks. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster and may increase the side effects.

The most common side effects include irritation, dryness, and redness of the skin. They are usually mild and improve as your body gets used to the medicine. Drink plenty of water and use moisturizer, as it may lead to dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects with this medicine are rare.

Tretin 0.025% Cream may make you more sensitive to sunlight, so you should limit exposure to the sun if possible. It may make your skin more fragile. It is advised not to have any waxing (hair removal) or laser treatments during treatment. Pregnant women or women who are planning to get pregnant should not use this medicine, as it can lead to birth defects.

• Treatment of Acne
• Acute promyelocytic leukaemia

• Clean the affected area with water and a non-medicated soap. Let it dry for 20-30 minutes before applying Tretin 0.025% Cream.
• Tretin 0.025% Cream may increase the severity of the spots or pimples in the first few weeks of use. Continue using it as prescribed by your doctor.
• It may cause a stinging sensation or a feeling of warmth when you first start using it. Inform your doctor if this persists.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Tretin 0.025% Cream as it increases the sensitivity of your skin. Use protective measures such as sunscreen or protective clothing.
• Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine, as it makes your skin more fragile.
• Avoid taking tetracycline (e.g., doxycycline) as it may reduce the Tretin 0.025% Cream activity.
• Inform your doctor if excessive skin dryness or skin sensitivity occurs.