Tretinoin gel for acne
General English name: Tretinoin
Brand: Aknemycin Plus, Treclin
Application: Mild to moderate pimples or acne
Tretinoin Gel Drug Information
Contraindications to the use of tretinoin gel
Drug Interaction Tretinoin Gel
Tips to consider before taking tretinoin
Possible side effects of tretinoin gel
How to store tretinoin gel
Tretinoin Gel Drug Information
Medication Information: Acne or pimples are common spots. Most people with acne are between the ages of 12 and 25, but some are younger or older. There are small sebaceous glands under your skin that make an oil called sebum that keeps your skin supple and smooth. Small pores on your skin allow sebum to reach the surface of your skin. In pimples, some of these pores become blocked, causing inflamed blackheads or whiteheads. Tretinoin will help treat pimples, inflammation, and blackheads or whiteheads.
Two different brands of tretinoin gel are sold in pharmacies. One of these brands, called acnemycin, contains an antibacterial agent called erythromycin along with tretinoin. Another brand of tretinoin gel is called Treclin, which contains an antibacterial agent called clindamycin along with tretinoin.
Tretinoin capsules are used to treat a type of cancer, see the relevant page for information about this drug.
Contraindications to the use of tretinoin gel
Pay attention to the expiration date of tretinoin gel and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give tretinoin gel to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
Do not take more tretinoin gel than your doctor prescribes.
Check for drug interactions with tretinoin gel and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug Interaction Tretinoin Gel
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Benzoyl peroxide can be very irritating and may reduce the effectiveness of tretinoin if taken with tretinoin. Tell your doctor if you are using a product or medicine that contains benzoyl peroxide.
Tips to consider before taking tretinoin
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking tretinoin gel:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.
- If you have skin problems such as pimples, acne, eczema or rosacea.
- If you or any member of your family have ever had skin cancer.
- If you are taking any other medicine or skin cream.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a medicine or other skin solution.
Possible side effects of tretinoin gel
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
Sensitivity of the skin, redness, skin irritation, dryness and flaking of the skin
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of tretinoin gel.
How to store tretinoin gel
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.