A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g)

A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g) is a topical prescription retinoid gel that contains tretinoin 0.05% in each 20 g tube. It belongs to the retinoid class and is used on the skin to treat acne, especially comedonal acne with blackheads and whiteheads. A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g) can also help improve rough texture and some signs of photoaging when prescribed for that use. This strength is a mid-range tretinoin gel option made by A. Menarini India Pvt. Ltd. and sold here in a box containing 10 tubes.

How it works: Tretinoin helps skin cells turn over more normally, which keeps pores from clogging with oil and dead skin cells. In gel form, A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g) spreads easily over the skin and delivers tretinoin directly where acne starts.

A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g) is stronger than A Ret Gel 0.025% (20 g) and milder than A Ret Gel 0.1% (20 g), so it is often chosen when a lower strength is not enough but a higher strength may be too irritating. Compared with the 0.025% gel, this 0.05% gel may work more strongly but can also cause more dryness, peeling, and stinging at first. Doctors may pick A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g) for patients who need an effective middle-strength tretinoin gel and can tolerate a more noticeable skin reaction during the adjustment period.

• Acne vulgaris
• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Clogged pores
• Rough, uneven skin texture

• Use only on the skin; do not swallow A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g).
• Apply a thin pea-sized amount to the affected area once daily, usually at night, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and let it dry completely before applying the gel.
• Avoid applying to broken, irritated, sunburned, or eczema-affected skin.
• Use sunscreen during the day because tretinoin can make skin more sensitive to sunlight.
• Do not use more gel or apply it more often than prescribed, since that can increase irritation without improving results.

A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g) provides tretinoin 0.05% in a topical gel, which is a prescription-strength amount intended for a doctor-selected skin treatment plan. It is commonly applied once a day, usually at night, but your doctor may adjust how often you use it based on how your skin reacts. There is no fixed maximum daily amount for every patient, because the dose is measured by the thin layer applied to the skin and must be individualized by your prescriber.

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

Common side effects of Tretinoin may include:

• Dry skin
• Peeling or flaking
• Mild burning or stinging
• Redness
• Itching
• Increased skin sensitivity, which may be more noticeable with the 0.05% strength

• Use only as directed by your doctor; the 0.05% strength may irritate more than the 0.025% gel.
• Avoid use during pregnancy unless your clinician specifically says it is appropriate.
• Do not apply close to the eyes, lips, nostrils, or mucous membranes.
• Use sunscreen and limit excessive sun exposure because tretinoin increases sun sensitivity.
• Do not use on windburned, sunburned, or broken skin.
• Be careful with other acne or skin products that can dry or irritate the skin, such as alcohol-based toners or harsh scrubs.
• If your skin becomes very irritated, your doctor may have you reduce how often you apply it or switch strength.

• Other retinoids or vitamin A products taken by mouth or applied to the skin
• Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, and other drying acne treatments
• Astringents, alcohol-containing products, and abrasive cleansers
• Waxing, chemical peels, and other procedures that can further irritate the skin

Store A Ret Gel 0.05% (20 g) at room temperature, keep the tube tightly closed, and protect it from excess heat and direct light.