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Drugs & Medications
Tretinoin 0.1 % Topical Cream
COMMON BRAND(S): Retin-A
GENERIC NAME(S): Tretinoin

Uses
This medication 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.
How to use Tretinoin 0.025 % Topical Cream
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if one is available from your pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Wash your hands before applying this medication. Gently clean the affected skin with a mild or soapless cleanser and pat dry. Use your fingertips to apply a small amount of medication (about the size of a pea) in a thin layer, usually once daily at bedtime or as directed by your doctor. A gauze pad or cotton swab can be used to apply the liquid. For some preparations, you should wait 20-30 minutes after cleaning your face before applying this medication. Consult the label directions, the Patient Information Leaflet, or your pharmacist if you have any questions.
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