Introduction
Acnetrin is a form of vitamin A that is used to treat acne which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest or back. It also helps to smooth rough ... View More
Uses of Acnetrin
Side effects of Acnetrin
How to use Acnetrin
This 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 ... View More
How Acnetrin works
Acnetrin is a form of vitamin A. When applied on skin, it reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes acne-prone skin and helps keep your pores open... View More
What if you forget to take Acnetrin?
If you miss a dose of Acnetrin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
Indication
Acne, Mottled hyperpigmentation, Roughness and fine wrinkling of photodamaged skin
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Acne vulgaris Adult: Apply once, usually at bedtime, onto affected area which has been previously cleansed to remove excessive oilin... View More
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Acne Vulgaris <12 years: Safety and efficacy not established >12 years: Apply once, usually at bedtime, onto affected area
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to retinoids. Application to eczematous, sunburnt or abraded skin. Pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
Tretinoin is a trans-retinoic acid form of vitimin A. It stimulates mitosis and turnover of follicular epithelial cells and reduce their cohesiveness. T... View More
Precaution
Avoid concomitant topical applications, esp keratolytic agents. Avoid exposure to sunlight, UV light and weather extremes (e.g. cold). Keep away from ey... View More
Side Effect
Initial exacerbation of symptoms, skin irritation, stinging on application, oedema, blistering, crusting of the skin, erythema, scaling, photosensitivit... View More
Interaction
Enhances percutaneous absorption of minoxidil. Increased risk of fatal thrombotic complications with antifibrinolytic. Increased tretinoin concentration... View More
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