Retin-A Gel
Retin-A Gel is tretinoin at 0.01% and 0.025% in a gel base for acne vulgaris, a vitamin A derivative that speeds turnover of the skin.
- Condition
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- Obagi Tretinoin; Retrieve Cream; Retino-A; Tretinoin
- Therapeutic class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- photoageing
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to tretinoin; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid sun exposure; may cause initial skin irritation
- Minor side effects
- erythema; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
- photosensitivity; peeling
- Serious side effects
- severe skin blistering, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Gel
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Originator
- Bausch Health
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- Continuous use
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- benzoyl peroxide
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in adolescents.
Patient summary
Retin-A Gel is tretinoin at 0.01% and 0.025% in a gel base for acne vulgaris, a vitamin A derivative that speeds turnover of the skin.
Mechanism of action
A derivative of vitamin A that accelerates cell turnover and reduces the formation of comedones.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; known to be teratogenic. Breastfeeding: Consult medical advice.
Retin-A Gel contains Tretinoin, a substance widely used for the effective management of Acne Vulgaris. Often recognised by its generic name Tretinoin, versions are also available as Obagi Tretinoin, Retrieve Cream, and Retino-a. It comes in tube form with concentrations ranging between 0.01% and 0.025%.
Buying Retin-A Gel online
Generic Tretinoin offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and those living far from a major pharmacy.
What you will receive
Retin-A Gel is the originator brand name, made by Bausch Health. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bausch Health and do not ship the original Retin-A Gel.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Tretinoin) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.