Retin-a Gel
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.
- 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 contains Tretinoin, a substance widely used for the effective management of Acne Vulgaris. Often recognised by its generic name Tretinoin, versions are also available as Obagi Tretinoin, Retrieve Cream, and Retino-a. Products from iNova Pharmaceuticals are supplied in tube form with concentrations ranging between 0.01% and 0.025%.
Buying Retin-a Gel online
Generic Tretinoin, much of it produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and those living far from a major pharmacy.
What exactly is supplied when I order Retin-a Gel?
A branded generic or generic containing tretinoin, at the strength you choose. Yasabai lists the medicine as Retin-a Gel; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. It is a retinoid, used for acne vulgaris.
What is the price of Retin-a Gel?
It depends on the strength and pack. Retin-a Gel comes in 0.01 and 0.025% strengths, in packs of 3 to 15 tubes, and the price per tube for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tube. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Retin-a Gel sold under other names?
Other brands of tretinoin include Obagi Tretinoin, Retrieve Cream, Retino-A and Tretinoin. On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Retin-a Cream, A-ret and Renova.
What conditions is Retin-a Gel used for?
Retin-a Gel contains tretinoin, used for acne vulgaris. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A that accelerates cell turnover and reduces the formation of comedones.
When does Retin-a Gel start working?
Tretinoin usually starts to work within 2 to 4 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What side effects can Retin-a Gel cause?
The common side effects of tretinoin are erythema and dry skin. Less common ones include photosensitivity and peeling. Serious but less common side effects include severe skin blistering, which needs urgent medical attention.
Can I take Retin-a Gel with other medicines?
Tretinoin can interact with benzoyl peroxide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Retin-a Gel.
Is Retin-a Gel available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand tretinoin is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Retin-a Gel delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
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.