A-Ret 0.025% Gel

A-Ret 0.025% Gel

A Ret 0.025% Gel is a naturally occurring derivative of vitamin A and is used for the treatment of acne and reduce wrinkles of the face. It is also used to treat a type of cancer where the blood cells fail to mature.

Drug=Tretinoin

Strength = 0.025%

Manufacturer=Menarini india pvt. Ltd.

How To Take

A Ret 0.025% Gel medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Dosage

A-Ret 0.05% Gel

A-Ret 0.1% Gel

Side Effects

Skin irritation

Burning or tingling sensation of skin

Red spots on skin

Patchy appearance of skin

Nausea and Vomiting

Fever with body pain

Dry mucous membrane

Blood cell disorder

Hearing loss

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Peeling and blistering of skin

Photosensitivity of skin

Warning

Pregnancy = Use of A Ret 0.025% Gel by pregnant women is not recommended. Use appropriate contraception and avoid getting pregnant while using this medicine. Contact your doctor and discuss the risks if a pregnancy is suspected.

Lactation =A Ret 0.025% Gel is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding. It can be used if the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved with use. You should not breastfeed while the topical form of this medicine is applied.

Contraception = Appropriate means of birth control should be adopted while using this medicine. It can cause oral/hormonal contraception failure and hence use of multiple contraception is advised. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect a pregnancy while using this medicine.

Initial discomfort = A Ret 0.025% Gel may cause discomfort after use in some people. Contact your doctor if the symptoms do not subside or become severe.

Uses

A Ret 0.025% Gel is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells.