Retin-a Cream
Formulated to alleviate acne vulgaris and designed to support skin texture improvement.
Retin-a Cream details
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris · Photoageing
- Alternative names
- Obagi Tretinoin; Retrieve Cream; Retino-A; Tretinoin
- Therapeutic class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- ichthyosis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to tretinoin; eczema; rosacea; sunburn
- Minor side effects
- erythema; skin peeling; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
- photosensitivity reaction
- Serious side effects
- severe skin irritation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- iNova Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- continuous
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, away from direct sunlight.
- Drug interactions
- benzoyl peroxide; keratolytic agents
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in children.
Precautions and warnings
avoid exposure to sunlight; use of sunscreen recommended; avoid contact with mucous membranes
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate acne vulgaris and designed to support skin texture improvement.
Mechanism of action
Tretinoin acts by normalizing keratinization processes, preventing the formation of microcomedones, and increasing the rate of skin cell turnover to clear existing pores effectively.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: contraindicated due to teratogenicity risk. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Retin-a Cream
Retin-a Cream is a classic formulation of tretinoin, the primary treatment for acne vulgaris and photoageing. The same active ingredient also appears under brands like Obagi Tretinoin, Retrieve Cream, Retino-a, and Tretinoin. Supplied in a tube with concentrations of 0.025% and 0.05%, this product is manufactured by iNova Pharmaceuticals to maintain consistent skin health.
Buying Retin-a Cream online
Retin-a Cream is one of the most frequently ordered skincare solutions across our region, currently registered in 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with reach extending to Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. Choosing generic tretinoin, often manufactured in India, provides a significantly more affordable option compared with the original brand. Such accessibility proves invaluable for expats and individuals situated far from a well-stocked pharmacy, ensuring they can continue consistent treatment through reliable, cross-border delivery.