Retin-a

Retin-a

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Uses

RETIN-A 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.

History

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Other Information

RETIN-A Gel, Cream and Liquid, containing tretinoin are used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. RETIN-A Gel contains tretinoin (retinoic acid, vitamin A acid) in either of two strengths, 0.025% or 0.01% by weight, in a gel vehicle of butylated hydroxytoluene, hydroxypropyl cellulose and alcohol (denatured with tert-butyl alcohol and brucine sulfate) 90% w/w. RETIN-A (tretinoin) Cream contains tretinoin in either of three strengths, 0.1%, 0.05%, or 0.025% by weight, in a hydrophilic cream vehicle of stearic acid, isopropyl myristate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, and purified water. RETIN-A Liquid contains tretinoin 0.05% by weight, polyethylene glycol 400, butylated hydroxytoluene and alcohol (denatured with tert-butyl alcohol and brucine sulfate) 55%. Chemically, tretinoin is all-trans-retinoic acid and has the following structure:

image of chemical structure


Retin-a Manufacturers


  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Retin-a (Tretinoin) Cream Retin-a (Tretinoin) Gel [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Ortho-mcneil Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Retin-a (Tretinoin) Cream Retin-a (Tretinoin) Gel [Ortho-mcneil Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • A-s Medication Solutions Llc
    Retin-a (Tretinoin) Cream [A-s Medication Solutions Llc]
  • Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America Llc
    Retin-a (Tretinoin) Cream Retin-a (Tretinoin) Gel [Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America Llc]

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