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Atralin

Tretinoin

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The generic name of this medication is tretinoin and brand names are Altinac, Atralin, Avita, Renova, Retin A Micro Gel, Retin-A, Tretin-X.

The active ingredient of this medication is tretinoin and inactive ingredients are benzyl alcohol, butyl paraben, butylated hydroxytoluene.

This medication is used as topical treatment for acne vulgaris.

The Renova brand of tretinoin is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mottled skin discoloration, and to make rough facial skin feel smoother.

Common Uses:

This medication is used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
The Renova brand of tretinoin is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mottled skin discoloration, and to make rough facial skin feel smoother.

Off Label Uses:

None noted thus far.

Side Effects:
Hives;
Difficulty breathing;
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat;
swelling;
Dryness;
Peeling;
Irritation, or discolored skin.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended for following conditions:
Who are allergic to it;
Who have eczema;
This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Drug Interactions:
Diuretic or water pill;
Tetracycline (Sumycin, Panmycin, Robitet), minocycline (Minocin), doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin), demeclocycline (Declomycin), and others;
Antibiotics like ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin (Floxin), and others;
Sulfa drugs like Bactrim, Septra, Cotrim, and others; or
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), prochlorperazine (Compazine), fluphenazine (Permitil, Prolixin), promethazine (Phenergan, Promethegan), perphenazine (Trilafon), and others.

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24 Aug 2010	I switched from using Renova to Atralin to save money. The Atralin has a higher tretinoin percentage. I liked Renova's cream, but the Atralin gel seems to go further so I use the amount prescribed. The Atralin is more drying, but I understand this effect should go away. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
01 Dec 2009	OMG My skin is so soft and youthful looking. I am 58 and taken for 40 something often, by other women (tough judges) —Posted by Christine N Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 Oct 2009	When first using Atralin, my skin became very dry and began to peal. A moisturizer is needed when using this product. After a couple of weeks the dryness of my skin decreased, but the sensitivity remained. For Atralin to work properly, one must keep a regular schedule of application of this product. It is a product that makes things worse before it gets better. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use