Retin-A Cream
Retin-A Cream is tretinoin in a tube for acne vulgaris and photoageing. It comes in several strengths and pack sizes. Each option lists its price per tube.
- 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
- Originator
- 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
Tretinoin cream at 0.025% and 0.05%, applied for acne vulgaris and photoageing. It normalises keratinisation so microcomedones do not form.
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.
Retin-A Cream is a tretinoin cream supplied in a tube at 0.025% and 0.05%. Tretinoin is a retinoid applied to the skin for acne vulgaris and photoageing. The same medicine also appears as Retrieve Cream, Retino-a, Obagi Tretinoin and Tretinoin, and is manufactured by iNova Pharmaceuticals.
Tretinoin normalises keratinisation so microcomedones do not form, and speeds cell turnover to clear blocked pores. Skin usually starts to change after 2 to 4 weeks, and treatment is continuous. Sun exposure should be avoided and sunscreen used, because photosensitivity is a known reaction, and the cream should not touch mucous membranes. Tretinoin is contraindicated in pregnancy because of teratogenicity risk, and caution is advised during breastfeeding. Not for use in children.
Ordering Retin-A Cream from Malaysia
Orders are prepared by pharmacy partners in India and shipped to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks, with prices shown in ringgit by default. Both strengths come in a tube, so the choice is one of strength and pack size. Other products sit in Skin Care, and Retin-A Gel is another tretinoin option.
FAQ
Is Retin-A Cream the brand-name original?
Yes, Retin-A Cream is the original brand, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (tretinoin) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What does Retin-A Cream cost?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Retin-A Cream comes in 0.025 and 0.05% strengths, in packs of 3 to 15 tubes. You'll see the price per tube for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tube. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Does Retin-A Cream go by other names?
You may also see tretinoin sold as Obagi Tretinoin, Retrieve Cream, Retino-A and Tretinoin. Here on MayChemist, the same ingredient is also available as Retin-A Gel.
How soon does Retin-A Cream start working?
Tretinoin usually kicks in within 2 to 4 weeks. Some people notice it sooner than others.
What are the possible side effects of Retin-A Cream?
The ones people notice most with tretinoin are erythema, skin peeling and dry skin. Some people also get photosensitivity reaction. Rarer but serious: severe skin irritation. That needs urgent medical help.
Which conditions is Retin-A Cream taken for?
Retin-A Cream contains tretinoin and is taken for acne vulgaris and photoageing. Tretinoin acts by normalising keratinisation processes, preventing the formation of microcomedones, and increasing the rate of skin cell turnover to clear existing pores effectively.
Which medicines don't mix with Retin-A Cream?
Tretinoin can interact with benzoyl peroxide and keratolytic agents. Before you start Retin-A Cream, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Can I get Retin-A Cream without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Retin-A Cream. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Retin-A Cream for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Retin-A Cream is the originator brand name, made by iNova Pharmaceuticals. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with iNova Pharmaceuticals and do not ship the original Retin-A Cream.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Tretinoin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.