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Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) is used to treat acne. It works partly by keeping skin pores clear.

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.

Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have before using Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A).

BEFORE APPLYING Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) MEDICINE, wash the affected area with a mild soap and gently dry.

Wait 20 to 30 minutes before applying the medicine.

Apply a thin film of Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) to the affected and surrounding area. Pat in gently according to the package leaflet.

Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) has been shown to cause skin tumors to develop faster when the treated area is exposed to ultraviolet light (sunlight or artificial sunlight from a sunlamp).

It is not known if Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) causes skin tumors to develop faster in humans.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:


Severe burning feeling or stinging skin lightening of skin of treated area peeling of skin
redness of skin
unusual dryness of skin
Darkening of treated skin

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. It may take longer than 12 weeks before you notice full improvement of your acne, even if you use the medicine every day.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) medicine is a vitamin A derivative used to treat wrinkles, brown spots, and surface roughness on the face.

Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) may also be used to treat other skin diseases as determined by your doctor.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store away from heat and direct light. The gel product is flammable and should be kept away from fire or excessive heat.

Keep the medicine from freezing.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

In the first 3 weeks you are using Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A), your skin may become irritated.

Check with your health care professional at any time skin irritation becomes severe or if your acne does not improve within 8 to 12 weeks.

You should avoid washing the skin treated with Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) for at least 1 hour after applying it.

Avoid using any topical medicine on the same area within 1 hour before or after using Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A).

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it is especially important to avoid using the following skin products on the same area as Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A):

Any other topical acne product or skin product containing a peeling agent (such as benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid, or sulfur)
Hair products that are irritating, such as permanents or hair removal products
Skin products that cause sensitivity to the sun, such as those containing spices or limes
Skin products containing a large amount of alcohol, such as astringents, shaving creams, or after-shave lotions
Skin products that are too drying or abrasive, such as some cosmetics, soaps, or skin cleansers
Using these products along with tretinoin may cause mild to severe irritation of the skin. Although skin irritation can occur, some doctors sometimes allow benzoyl peroxide to be used with tretinoin to treat acne.

Usually Tretinoin (Renova-Retin-A) is applied at night so that it does not cause a problem with any other topical products that you might use during the day.

Do not use a sunlamp .

Check with your doctor at any time your skin becomes too dry and irritated.