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Retop A 0.012% Gel is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pimples.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Retop A 0.012% Gel. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Retop A 0.012% Gel also has some side effects, the most common being Fluid retention. Some other side effects of Retop A 0.012% Gel have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Retop A 0.012% Gel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Retop A 0.012% Gel's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Retop A 0.012% Gel related warnings talks about Retop A 0.012% Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Retop A 0.012% Gel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Retop A 0.012% Gel in conditions like Allergy, Eczema. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Retop A 0.012% Gel contraindications section.
Additionally, Retop A 0.012% Gel may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Retop A 0.012% Gel is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Retop A 0.012% Gel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Retop A 0.012% Gel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Retop A 0.012% Gel safe for pregnant women?
Retop A may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Retop A, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Retop A 0.012% Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Retop A may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Retop A should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Retop A 0.012% Gel on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Retop A on kidneys.
What is the effect of Retop A 0.012% Gel on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Retop A. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Retop A 0.012% Gel on the Heart?
You can take Retop A without any fear of damage to the heart.
Retop A 0.012% Gel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Retop A 0.012% Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Retop A 0.012% Gel habit forming or addictive?
Retop A 0.012% Gel does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Retop A 0.012% Gel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Retop A 0.012% Gel can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Retop A 0.012% Gel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Retop A 0.012% Gel is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Retop A 0.012% Gel
Taking Retop A 0.012% Gel with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Retop A 0.012% Gel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Retop A 0.012% Gel with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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