Supatret Gel 0.1% (15 g)

Supatret Gel 0.1% (15 g) is a topical acne medicine that contains tretinoin 0.1% in each 15 g tube. Tretinoin is a retinoid, a vitamin A–derived drug used on the skin to help treat acne. Supatret Gel 0.1% is applied directly to the face or other acne-prone areas to help reduce clogged pores and improve breakouts over time. It is made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and comes in a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Tretinoin works by speeding up skin cell turnover and helping keep pores from getting blocked with oil, dead skin, and debris. In gel form, Supatret Gel 0.1% spreads easily on the skin and delivers tretinoin directly where acne forms.

Supatret Gel 0.1% (15 g) is the higher-strength option compared with Supatret Gel 0.04% (20 g), so it may be chosen for acne that has not responded enough to a lower strength or when a clinician wants a stronger tretinoin effect. Because this 0.1% gel is more potent, it can also be more irritating at first, so it is best suited to patients who have been assessed by a doctor and can tolerate a stronger retinoid.

• Acne vulgaris
• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Clogged pores
• Acne-prone skin maintenance

• Wash your face with a mild cleanser and let the skin dry completely before applying Supatret Gel 0.1%.
• Apply a pea-sized amount in a thin layer to the affected area, not just to individual pimples.
• Use it at night unless your prescriber tells you otherwise, because tretinoin can make skin more sun-sensitive.
• Avoid applying it to broken, windburned, sunburned, or eczematous skin.
• Do not use more than prescribed; more gel does not work faster and can increase irritation.
• Wash your hands after applying unless the hands are the treated area.

Supatret Gel 0.1% (15 g) provides tretinoin 0.1% in each tube, which is a higher-strength topical acne treatment. It is usually applied once daily in a very thin layer, but your doctor may adjust how often you use it based on how your skin tolerates this strength. Do not use more than directed per day, and the prescriber decides the regimen for this product.

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 skin
• Redness
• Burning or stinging after application
• Itching
• Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
• Temporary worsening of irritation, which may be more likely with the 0.1% gel

• Supatret Gel 0.1% is a stronger tretinoin gel, so start exactly as prescribed and do not increase use on your own.
• Avoid waxing, harsh scrubs, alcohol-based toners, and other irritating acne products unless your clinician approves.
• Use sunscreen and protective clothing because tretinoin can increase sun sensitivity.
• Do not apply to sunburned, broken, or severely irritated skin.
• Keep the gel away from the eyes, lips, nostrils, and mucous membranes.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using tretinoin.
• If your skin becomes very irritated, your prescriber may have you use it less often or pause treatment.

• Other topical acne medicines that irritate the skin, such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, or resorcinol
• Products containing alcohol, astringents, spices, or lime that can increase irritation
• Other retinoids, whether topical or oral, unless specifically directed by a clinician
• Medicated soaps, scrubs, or exfoliants that can dry or damage the skin

Store Supatret Gel 0.1% (15 g) at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, direct light, and freezing.