Tretinoin Topical: What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Tretinoin Topical

What is the most important information I should know about tretinoin topical?
What is tretinoin topical?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using tretinoin topical?
How should I use tretinoin topical?
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I overdose?
What should I avoid while using tretinoin topical?
What are the possible side effects of tretinoin topical?
What other drugs will affect tretinoin topical?
Where can I get more information?

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What is the most important information I should know about tretinoin topical?

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Pronunciation:	TRET in oin
Brand:	Altinac, Atralin, Avita, Renova, Retin A Micro Gel, Retin-A, Tretin-X

Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Tretinoin topical can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, mouth, and nose, or on your lips. If it does get into any of these areas, wash with water. Do not use tretinoin topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin. Also avoid using this medication in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using tretinoin topical.

Use this medication for as many days as it has been prescribed for you even if you think it is not working. It may take weeks or months of use before you notice improvement in your skin. If you are using tretinoin topical to treat acne, your condition may get slightly worse for a short time when you first start using the medication. Call your doctor if skin irritation becomes severe or if your acne does not improve within 8 to 12 weeks.

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Last updated:	October 16, 2007

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