Retin-A (tretinoin gel) is a topical used to treat acne.

• Follow directions of your doctor and the prescription label.
• Retin-A Gel should be applied topically on the affected areas once a day before bedtime
• Cover the entire affected area in a light layer of gel
• Wash your hands before and after application.
• Make sure skin is dry before applying medication (wait 20-30 minutes).
• Do not wash or put skin products on the treated area for at least 1 hour after application
• Retin-A Gel may cause warm or slight stinging sensations. If you decide to stop using Retin-A Gel because of these effects, you may continue it once you have gotten used to these effects.
• Use this product for entire amount of time prescribed, even if you think it is not working. Improvement may take several weeks to be noticeable.
• Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.
• If you miss a dose, apply as soon as you remember, or skip the missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose.

When using Retin-A Gel, please be aware of the following:

• Avoid sunlight and artificial UV rays like those in sunlamps and tanning beds, and wear sunscreen.
• Avoid contact with your eyes, mouth, nose, and lips. Wash with water if Retin-A Gel gets into these areas.
• Do not use this product on sunburned, windburned, chapped, dry, broken, or irritated skin, or on wounded areas and areas affected by eczema.
• Do not over-apply the product.
• Inform your healthcare providers of any medical conditions, allergies, and medications you know of.
• Do not use if you are allergic to tretinoin.
• Do not use skin products with peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicyclic acid along with Retin-A unless directed by your doctor.
• Consult with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Do not smoke until gel is dry; Retin-A Gel is flammable.
• Retin-A Gel may cause warm or slight stinging sensations. If you decide to stop using Retin-A Gel because of these symptoms, you may continue it once you have gotten used to these effects.
• Acne symptoms may get slightly worse before getting better.
• If you notice symptoms of an allergic reaction, including but not limited to difficulty breathing, swelling, severe burning, blistering, and redness, get emergency medical health.

Cautionary information and side effects listed on this site are not exhaustive. Please contact your physician for medical advice.

• Retin-A may cause slight warm and stinging sensations in the areas treated
• May cause skin color changes
• Animal studies suggest tretinoin can cause faster skin tumor development, but it is not known whether the same can be said for humans 
• Contact your doctor as soon as you can if you notice severe burning, unexpected lightening of your skin, and severe peeling, redness, and dryness
• Darkening of skin is rare

Retin-A Gel interacts with other drugs. Please consult your doctor for more information and inform them of all your medications, medical conditions, and allergies prior to using this product.

Cautionary information and side effects listed on this site are not exhaustive. Please contact your physician for medical advice.