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Tretin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pimples.
The correct dosage of Tretin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Tretin also has some side effects, the most common being Fluid retention. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tretin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tretin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tretin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tretin related warnings talks about Tretin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tretin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tretin in conditions like Allergy, Eczema. The section on Tretin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Tretin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tretin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tretin 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
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Is the use of Tretin safe for pregnant women?
Tretin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Tretin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tretin safe during breastfeeding?
Tretin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tretin on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Tretin for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Tretin on the Liver?
Tretin can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Tretin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Tretin for the heart.
Tretin 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 Tretin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tretin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tretin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Tretin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tretin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tretin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tretin
Taking Tretin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tretin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tretin with alcohol.
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