Written by Manoj Kumar, M.Pharm (Pharmacology)
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Manoj Kumar, M.Pharm (Pharmacology)
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Retin-A (tretinoin) Cream and Gel is a form of Vitamin A used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Retin-A is available in generic form. RETIN-A Gel, Cream and Liquid, containing tretinoin are used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Tretinoin (brand names Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is a derivative of vitamin A and is the treatment of choice for comedonal acne, as well as whiteheads and blackheads. Tretinoin is the acid form of vitamin A, commonly used to treat acne vulgaris, keratosis pilaris, and acute promyelocytic leukemia.
The various formulations of tretinoin available in the United States include:
| Brand Name |
Percent Of Tretinoin |
Type |
| Atralin |
0.05 Percent |
Gel |
| Avita |
0.025 Percent |
Gel Or Cream |
| Refissa |
0.5 Percent |
Cream |
| Renova |
0.02 Percent |
Cream |
| Retin-A |
0.025 Percent |
Gel Or Cream |
| Retin-A Micro |
0.04 Percent |
Gel Or Cream |