Acretin Cream 0.025% - 30 Gm

Product Name

• Acretin Cream 0.025% - 30 Gm

Scientific Name

• Tretinoin

Category of Acretin Cream

• Topical Anti Acne

Mechanism of action of Tretinoin

• Tretinoin promotes cornified cell detachment and enhances shedding.

• Tretinoin increases mitotic activity, thereby increasing loosely-adherent corneocytes turnover.

• By doing so, the comedo contents can be expelled, with a reduction of microcomedo precursor lesion of acne vulgaris.

Therapeutic Indications of Acretin Cream

• Treatment of acne.

Method of Administration of Acretin Cream

• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects of Acretin Cream

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

• Dryness, Scaling, Mild burning/stinging, Skin redness and discomfort.

• Itching.

• Peeling.

• Sunburn.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Acretin Cream

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advices

• Wash problem areas with a gentle cleanser.
• Try over-the-counter acne products to dry excess oil and promote peeling.
• Avoid irritants.
• Protect your skin from the sun.
• Avoid friction or pressure on your skin.
• Avoid touching or picking acne-prone areas.
• Shower after strenuous activities.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Acretin Cream

• Do not use this medicine on areas where you haνe cuts or scrapes or on sunburnt skin or if you haνe a skin condition called eczema.

• Ανοίd contact with the eyes, mouth or angles of the nose, and aνoid other νery sensitiνe areas of your body.

• Ανοίd exposure to strong sunlight and artificial UV light.

• lf you experience sensitiνity or irritation when applying this medicine, stop using it and tel1 your doctor.

Storage Conditions of Acretin Cream

• Store below 25.
• Don’t freeze.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. 
• The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Tretinoin

• Ask your physician or pharmacist 
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