Retop-A 0.025% Gel

Retop-A 0.025% Gel is a prescription acne medicine that contains 0.025% tretinoin, a retinoid applied to the skin. Each tube of Retop-A 0.025% Gel provides tretinoin in a gel form designed for acne-prone skin. It is used to treat acne vulgaris by helping unclog pores and support skin cell turnover. This product should be used exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional.

How it works: Tretinoin helps skin cells turn over more normally, which reduces the buildup of dead skin cells that can block pores and lead to acne. In gel form, Retop-A 0.025% Gel spreads thinly on the skin and dries quickly, making it useful for acne treatment on oily or combination skin.

Retop-A 0.025% Gel is a lower-strength tretinoin gel, which is often chosen when a person is new to tretinoin or has sensitive, easily irritated skin. Compared with higher-strength tretinoin products, this 0.025% gel is generally selected to start more gently while still treating acne, and a doctor may prefer the gel when a lighter, faster-drying feel is desired.

• Acne vulgaris
• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Clogged pores
• Supportive treatment for acne-prone skin

• Use Retop-A 0.025% Gel only on the skin, not by mouth.
• Apply a pea-sized amount as a thin layer to the affected area, usually once daily at night if your doctor tells you to.
• Wash your face gently and allow the skin to dry completely before applying the gel.
• Avoid applying it to the eyes, lips, corners of the nose, and broken or sunburned skin.
• Do not use more than prescribed; extra gel will not work faster and can increase irritation.
• Use a non-comedogenic moisturizer and sunscreen during the day if recommended by your doctor.

Retop-A 0.025% Gel contains 0.025% tretinoin in each tube, and the amount you use depends on the size of the treatment area, not on swallowing tablets or measuring a drink. It is commonly applied once daily, usually at night, but your doctor may adjust how often you use it based on your skin’s tolerance. There is no set maximum number of applications per day beyond your prescribed instructions, and using more than directed can cause irritation without improving results.

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
• Mild itching
• Increased sun sensitivity
• More irritation at the start of treatment

• Use only as directed by a doctor; this 0.025% strength can still irritate sensitive skin.
• Do not apply to sunburned, windburned, eczematous, or broken skin.
• Limit sun exposure and use sunscreen because tretinoin can increase photosensitivity.
• Avoid harsh cleansers, exfoliants, astringents, and alcohol-based skin products unless your clinician says they are okay.
• Be careful using other acne treatments at the same time, because combined irritation may be stronger with tretinoin gel.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using Retop-A 0.025% Gel.
• Stop or pause use and contact your clinician if irritation becomes severe or does not improve.

• Other topical acne medicines, especially benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, or resorcinol, may increase dryness and irritation.
• Topical products containing alcohol, lime, spices, or strong astringents can worsen skin irritation.
• Waxing, chemical peels, and abrasive scrubs can make treated skin more sensitive and damaged.
• Other retinoid products should not be used together unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.

Store Retop-A 0.025% Gel at room temperature with the cap tightly closed, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.