Retino A Cream 0.05% (20 g)

Retino A Cream 0.05% (20 g) is a prescription acne medicine that contains 0.05% tretinoin in each 20 g tube. It belongs to the retinoid class and is used on the skin to treat acne by helping clear clogged pores and reduce new breakouts. Retino A Cream 0.05% (20 g) is often chosen when a lower-strength tretinoin cream is not enough or when a clinician wants a stronger topical option. This pack contains a strip/box of 10 tubes from Janssen Pharmaceutical.

How it works: Tretinoin helps speed up skin cell turnover so dead skin cells are less likely to plug pores and form acne lesions. In cream form, Retino A Cream 0.05% (20 g) is applied directly to the skin, where it works locally to improve clogged pores and support clearer skin over time.

Retino A Cream 0.05% (20 g) is stronger than Retino A Cream 0.025% (20 g), so it may be better suited for people whose skin has already adjusted to tretinoin or whose acne needs a stronger topical dose. Because this 0.05% cream can be more irritating than the 0.025% cream, a doctor may choose it based on your skin type, acne severity, and how well you tolerate retinoids.

• Acne vulgaris
• Whiteheads and blackheads
• Inflammatory acne lesions
• Help prevent new clogged pores
• Maintenance therapy for acne when prescribed

• Use Retino A Cream 0.05% (20 g) exactly as your doctor tells you; it is for external use on the skin only.
• Apply a thin pea-sized amount to clean, completely dry skin, usually at night.
• Avoid the eyes, lips, corners of the nose, and broken or sunburned skin.
• Wash your hands after applying the cream.
• If your skin becomes very irritated, your prescriber may tell you to use it less often at first or pause treatment.
• Use sunscreen and protective clothing during the day because tretinoin increases sun sensitivity.

Each tube of Retino A Cream 0.05% (20 g) provides tretinoin 0.05% for topical use. The usual application schedule is once daily, commonly at bedtime, but your doctor may tell you to use it less often at first if your skin is sensitive. There is no oral-style "maximum per day" dose; the amount and frequency are decided by the prescriber, and only a thin layer should be used.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tretinoin may include:

• Skin dryness
• Peeling or flaking
• Redness
• Burning or stinging
• Itching
• Mild irritation, especially more likely with the 0.05% strength

• For skin use only; do not take by mouth or apply to cuts, eczema, or sunburned areas.
• The 0.05% strength may irritate skin more than lower-strength tretinoin, so some people need slower, less frequent use at first.
• Avoid waxing, harsh scrubs, astringents, and alcohol-containing acne products unless your prescriber says they are okay.
• Limit sun exposure and tanning beds; use sunscreen daily because tretinoin can make skin more sun-sensitive.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using tretinoin.
• Be careful with other acne medicines that can dry or irritate skin, such as benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, salicylic acid, or other retinoids.
• If you have very sensitive skin, rosacea, or a history of strong reactions to topical medicines, ask your prescriber before using this higher-strength cream.

• Other topical retinoids
• Benzoyl peroxide products
• Exfoliating or peeling agents such as salicylic acid or glycolic acid
• Topical products with alcohol, menthol, or astringents
• Waxing or abrasive skin procedures on treated areas

Store Retino A Cream 0.05% (20 g) at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, excess moisture, and light.