Comparing Retin-A vs Tretinoin Topical
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Prescribed for Photoaging of the Skin, Lichen Sclerosus, Acne. May also be prescribed off label for Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum. |
Prescribed for Photoaging of the Skin, Lichen Sclerosus, Acne. May also be prescribed off label for Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Retin-A side effects document. |
See the full tretinoin topical side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Retin-A prices and generic prices |
View all tretinoin topical prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other tretinoin brands include: Altinac, Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Obagi, Refissa, Renova, Retin A Micro, Retin-A and Renova View more | Altinac, Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Obagi, Refissa, Renova, Retin A Micro, Retin-A, Retin-A and Renova View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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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. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 11 drugs are known to interact with Retin-A:
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A total of 11 drugs are known to interact with tretinoin topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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October 20, 1971 |
January 26, 1973 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.