Renova Alternatives Compared
| Renova (tretinoin) | Tretinoin topical | Retin-A (tretinoin) |
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| Renova (tretinoin) | Tretinoin topical | Retin-A (tretinoin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Photoaging of the Skin. Renova may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Photoaging of the Skin, Lichen Sclerosus, Acne, Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum. Tretinoin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Photoaging of the Skin, Lichen Sclerosus, Acne, Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum. Retin-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Renova (tretinoin) | More about Tretinoin topical | More about Retin-A (tretinoin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tretinoin topical has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 493 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Retin-A has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 97 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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View all Renova side effects |
View all Tretinoin topical side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other tretinoin brands include: Altinac, Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Obagi, Refissa, Retin A Micro, Retin-A, Retin-A and Renova View more | Altinac, Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Obagi, Refissa, Renova, Retin A Micro, Retin-A, Retin-A and Renova View more | Other tretinoin brands include: Altinac, Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Obagi, Refissa, Renova, Retin A Micro, Retin-A and Renova View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with Renova:
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A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with Tretinoin topical:
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A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with Retin-A:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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December 29, 1995 |
January 26, 1973 |
October 20, 1971 |
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