A Ret Gel 0.1% (Tretinoin)

How Do I Apply A-Ret Gel?

Wash your hands before and after applying A-Ret Gel. Then, wash your skin with mild soap and dry gently. Wait for 20 to 30 minutes before using the product; skin needs to be completely dry to minimize possible irritation—water can increase the intensity (and thus, side effects) of the work. Apply A-Ret Gel in a thin layer at night. A small amount goes a long way. Do not wash the treated area for at least 1 hour after applying A-Ret Avoid using other skin products on the treated area for at least 1 hour following application of A-Ret Gel. Keep the work away from the corners of the nose, mouth, eyes, and open wounds. When you first start using A-Ret Gel, apply it every other night or every 3rd night. The flaking and irritation side effects are usually the worst in the first two weeks of application. As your skin adjusts to the medicine, you can apply it more frequently. In the morning, after washing your face with a gentle cleanser, use a good water-based moisturizer. The moisturizer will make the drying effect of the medicine more tolerable.

Cautions:

When using A-Ret Gel, avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (tanning beds). A-Ret Gel can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun. Do not use A-Ret Gel on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin. Also, avoid using this product in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using A-Ret Gel. You should not use A-Ret Gel if you are allergic to tretinoin. A-Ret Gel is for use only on the skin.

Avoid using skin products that can irritate, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol and spices astringents, or lime. Do not use skin products that contain benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid unless otherwise directed by your doctor. These products can cause severe skin irritation if used with A-Ret Gel.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to tretinoin: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using A-Ret Gel and call your doctor at once if you have: severe burning, stinging, or irritation of treated skin; severe redness, swelling, blistering, peeling or crusting. Your skin may be more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind while using this medicine. Common A-Ret Gel side effects may include mild warmth or stinging where the treatment is applied or changes in treated skin color.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. If you miss a dose, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.