Prescription Required
Tretinoin 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.
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Is the use of Tretinoin safe for pregnant women?
Tretinoin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Tretinoin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tretinoin safe during breastfeeding?
Tretinoin 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 Tretinoin on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Tretinoin on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Tretinoin will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Tretinoin on the Liver?
Tretinoin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tretinoin on the Heart?
You can take Tretinoin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Tretinoin 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 Tretinoin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tretinoin habit forming or addictive?
Tretinoin does not cause addiction.
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 Tretinoin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tretinoin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tretinoin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tretinoin
It is safe to take Tretinoin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tretinoin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tretinoin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
The capsule should be taken by mouth with food twice daily or as advised by your doctor. The cream should be applied to the affected area. After applying it gently rub the cream till it is fully absorbed, then wash your hands. Precautions must be taken in patients with anorexia nervosa, depression, history of photoallergy, and improper kidney function.
Yes, Tretinoin can cause hair loss. It is a very common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug, then do discuss it with your doctor.
No, Tretinoin does not contain steroids. It contains tretinoin that is a vitamin A derivative which is used to the management of acne. It also promotes the peeling of the skin. The capsule form of this drug is used for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in a people who does not cure by another type of chemotherapy.
Yes, you can use Tretinoin for spot treatment. Because Tretinoin increases the rate of new cell production. Once the new cell is grown, the spot goes away on its own.
Yes, Tretinoin is used for wrinkles. It works by increasing the rate of removal of dead skin cells that promotes the growth of new skin. Thus in this way Tretinoin reduces the wrinkles.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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