Retin-A Gel
Retin-A Gel puts tretinoin in a gel tube for acne vulgaris. You can choose from several strengths and pack sizes. Each option lists its price per tube.
- Condition
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- Obagi Tretinoin; Retrieve Cream; Retino-A; Tretinoin
- Therapeutic class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- photoageing
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to tretinoin; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid sun exposure; may cause initial skin irritation
- Minor side effects
- erythema; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
- photosensitivity; peeling
- Serious side effects
- severe skin blistering, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Gel
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Manufacturer
- iNova Pharmaceuticals
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- Continuous use
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- benzoyl peroxide
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in adolescents.
Patient summary
Retin-A Gel is tretinoin at 0.01% and 0.025% in a gel base for acne vulgaris, a vitamin A derivative that speeds turnover of the skin.
Mechanism of action
A derivative of vitamin A that accelerates cell turnover and reduces the formation of comedones.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; known to be teratogenic. Breastfeeding: Consult medical advice.
Retin-A Gel is a tretinoin gel in a tube, available in 0.01% and 0.025% strengths. Tretinoin is a retinoid, a vitamin A derivative that speeds up cell turnover and reduces comedone formation. The gel is applied to the skin to treat acne vulgaris. It is also known as Obagi Tretinoin, Retrieve Cream or Retino-A, and is made by iNova Pharmaceuticals.
Visible improvement usually takes 2 to 4 weeks of continuous use. Some people notice that treated areas become temporarily lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. Tretinoin is contraindicated during pregnancy and is known to be teratogenic, and breastfeeding should only continue on medical advice. Sun exposure should be avoided, and early redness and dryness of the treated skin are common.
Ordering Retin-A Gel from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to a week and Standard Airmail up to three weeks, with prices shown in ringgit by default. Both strengths sit within the skin care range, and Retin-A Cream carries the same ingredient at 0.025% and 0.05%.
FAQ
What other names is Retin-A Gel sold under?
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 Cream.
What are the possible side effects of Retin-A Gel?
The ones people notice most with tretinoin are erythema and dry skin. Some people also get photosensitivity and peeling. Rarer but serious: severe skin blistering. That needs urgent medical help.
Can I take Retin-A Gel alongside other medicines?
Tretinoin can interact with benzoyl peroxide. Before you start Retin-A Gel, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
What's actually in the pack when I order Retin-A Gel?
You get a generic or branded generic with tretinoin, in the strength you pick. We list it as Retin-A Gel; the exact brand and maker depend on stock. It is a retinoid, used for acne vulgaris.
Which conditions is Retin-A Gel taken for?
Retin-A Gel contains tretinoin and is taken for acne vulgaris. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A that accelerates cell turnover and reduces the formation of comedones.
How long before Retin-A Gel takes effect?
Tretinoin usually kicks in within 2 to 4 weeks. Some people notice it sooner than others.
How much is Retin-A Gel?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Retin-A Gel comes in 0.01 and 0.025% 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.
Can I get Retin-A Gel without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Retin-A Gel. 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 get Retin-A Gel delivered in 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 Gel is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Tretinoin) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.