Acne:
Indications for: RETIN-A CREAM
Acne vulgaris.
Adult Dosage:
Apply sparingly at bedtime to clean dry skin; adjust strength and frequency as tolerated and needed.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
RETIN-A CREAM Warnings/Precautions:
Not for use in eczema or sunburned skin. Avoid eyes, mouth, angles of nose, mucous membranes, sun, UV light. Discontinue if sensitivity reactions occur. Increased irritation in weather extremes. Gel: flammable. Pregnancy (Cat.C): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
RETIN-A CREAM Classification:
Retinoid.
RETIN-A CREAM Interactions:
Caution with concomitant topical medication, medicated or abrasive soaps/cleansers, astringents, drying agents, high-alcohol content topical products, spices. Avoid contact with peel of limes. Allow effects of benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid, other topical acne agents to subside before applying.
Adverse Reactions:
Local irritation, skin pain, pruritus, pharyngitis, erythema, transient symptom exacerbation or pigmentation changes, dryness, stinging, photosensitivity.
How Supplied:
Micro 0.04%, 0.1%—20g, 45g, 50g; 0.08%—50g; Crm—20g, 45g; Gel—15g, 45g