Retino-A

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Composition for Retino-A Products

Retino-A Products are primarily used for

Acne, Acute promyelocytic leukaemia

About Retino-A Products

Uses of Retino-A Products

Tretinoin is used in the treatment of acne and Acute promyelocytic leukaemia.

Retino-A Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Retino-A are Erythema (skin redness), Skin irritation, Stinging sensation, Itching, Skin peeling, Burning sensation, Dry skin, Skin pain, Pharyngitis, Headache, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Bone pain.

How Retino-A Products work

Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A. When applied on skin, it reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes acne-prone skin and helps keep your pores open. To treat blood cancer, it works by slowing the growth of certain types of diseased blood cells, and promotes the growth of normal, mature cells in the bone marrow and blood. This helps to treat blood cancer (acute promyelocytic leukemia).

Patient Concerns about Retino-A Products

Frequently asked questions about Retino-A Products

Frequently asked questions about Tretinoin

Q. Can I undergo cosmetic procedures while taking Retino-A 0.05% Cream?
Your doctor will decide whether you can continue taking or stop taking Retino-A 0.05% Cream before cosmetic procedures. However, it is advised to not undergo hair removal or laser treatments while using Retino-A 0.05% Cream. Please inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking before starting the treatment with this medicine. Also, consult the doctor before starting any cosmetic procedure.
Q. Is it safe to use Retino-A 0.05% Cream?
Yes, Retino-A 0.05% Cream is safe to use when taken as advised by your doctor. However, like all medicines, even this medicine has some side effects, but it is not necessary that anyone who is taking these medicines might get these side effects. Please talk to your doctor if you get any unpleasant effects while taking this medicine.
Q. How long am I supposed to use Retino-A 0.05% Cream?
Your doctor will decide the duration of your treatment depending on the severity of your disease and the results of your lab tests. Usually, the treatment with Retino-A 0.05% Cream takes around 4-5 months.
Q. I am taking Retino-A 0.05% Cream. What should I do if I am planning to become pregnant?
It is important to consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant while taking Retino-A 0.05% Cream. Ideally, pregnancy is not advised because this medicine can harm your baby. However, if you do get pregnant during the treatment with Retino-A 0.05% Cream, consult your doctor.
Q. Why does Retino-A 0.05% Cream cause dry skin, dry lips and dry nose? How to manage these?
One of the most common side effects of Retino-A 0.05% Cream includes dryness of skin, nose and lips. Retino-A 0.05% Cream reduces the secretion of oil which results in skin dryness. Dryness due to Retino-A 0.05% Cream can be managed by applying moisturizers or lubricants like Vaseline. You can also apply lip balm to relieve cracked and dry lips. Drink enough water to keep our body hydrated.

Products for Retino-A

Retino-A 0.05% Cream
tube of 20 gm Cream
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
MRP
240
Not Available
Retino-A 0.025% Cream
tube of 20 gm Cream
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
MRP
230
Not Available

Substitute brands for Retino-A

Ontin
Santiago Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
1 Product
Treoin
Bluewaterresearch
1 Product
Clincheek T
Pasteur Laboratories Pvt Ltd
1 Product
Trunex MS
KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd
1 Product
Tretinec A
Dermo Care Laboratories
2 Products

INDIA’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

260m+
Visitors
31m+
Orders Delivered
1800+
Cities
Get the link to download App
Reliable

All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies. All labs listed on the platform are accredited

Secure

Tata 1mg uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption and is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant

Affordable

Find affordable medicine substitutes, save up to 50% on health products, up to 80% off on lab tests and free doctor consultations.

LegitScript approved
India's only LegitScript and ISO/ IEC 27001 certified online healthcare platform

Know more about Tata 1mgdownArrow

Access medical and health information

Tata 1mg provides you with medical information which is curated, written and verified by experts, accurate and trustworthy. Our experts create high-quality content about medicines, diseases, lab investigations, Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products, Ayurvedic herbs/ingredients, and alternative remedies.

Order medicines online

Get free medicine home delivery in over 1800 cities across India. You can also order Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products. Your safety is our top priority. All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies.

Book lab tests

Book any lab tests and preventive health packages from certified labs and get tested from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free home sample collection, view reports online and consult a doctor online for free.

Consult a doctor online

Got a health query? Consult doctors online from the comfort of your home for free. Chat privately with our registered medical specialists to connect directly with verified doctors. Your privacy is guaranteed.