Tretinoin
Tretinoin is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Tretinoin; Generic name: TRETINOIN; Drug class: Retinoid [EPC].
| Brand name | Tretinoin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | TRETINOIN |
| Drug class | Retinoid [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | A-S Medication Solutions |
| Used for | Indications and Usage Tretinoin cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of acne vulgaris. The safety and efficacy of the long-term use of this product in the treatment of other disorders have not been established. |
| Dosage | Dosage and Administration Tretinoin cream should be applied once a day, before retiring, to the skin where acne lesions appear, using enough to cover the entire affected area lightly. Application may cause a transitory feeling of warmth or slight stinging. In cases where it has been necessary to temporarily discontinue therapy or to reduce the frequency of application, therapy may be resumed or frequency of application increased when the patients become able to tolerate the treatment. Alteration |
| Warnings | Warnings Keep out of reach of children. Keep tube tightly closed. Do not expose to heat. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing. |
| Active ingredient(s) | TRETINOIN |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=06ebaf8e-3648-493e-9b6a-9adef67bc65f |