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Retino AC Gel

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Retino AC Gel is a product of Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Composition: Clindamycin (1% w/w) + Tretinoin (0.025% w/w)

₹ 348.75

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

*MRP inclusive of all taxes
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All Details About Retino AC Gel

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Retino AC Gel

Description:

Retino AC Gel is a combination of two medicines, used to treat acne, which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. This medicine works by attacking the germs that cause them and rejuvenates sun-damaged skin.

Retino AC Gel is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. It should not be applied to broken or damaged skin. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get it in these areas. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. Do not stop using it as soon as your acne starts to get better. Ask your doctor when you should stop treatment.

Side effects like burning sensation, irritation, itching, redness, dryness, skin peeling, or skin inflammation (dermatitis) may be seen at the application site, in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.

It is a safe medicine, but you should inform your doctor if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines), if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics or if you are using any other medicines to treat skin conditions. Consult your doctor about using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

This medicine is for external use only. Employ it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Immaculate and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Retino AC

  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Scaling
  • Burning sensation
  • Skin exfoliation
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Cough
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Dryness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Retino AC Gel during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Retino AC Gel may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

FAQs:

Can I use Retino AC Gel every night?

Retino AC Gel should be used only as directed by your physician. The dose depends on the condition your are being treated for and the strength of the medicine you are using. Do not use more than instructed by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions religiously and do not alter the dose on your own.

How long does it take for Retino AC Gel to work for hyperpigmentation?

Retino AC Gel works by replacing damaged skin cells with newer ones, thus rejuvenating the skin. However, it may take upto three to six months to achieve noticeable results. In some cases, it might take longer, depending upon the color of the post acne inflammatory pigmentation being treated, in relation to the normal surrounding skin.

How do you use Retino AC Gel cream?

Wash your face gently with mild soap and warm water and pat your skin dry with a towel. Just use a pea sized amount of Retino AC Gel for applying over the entire face. Do not use more than the required dose as it may cause undesired side effects. Employ it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Does Retino AC Gel remove post-acne dark spots?

Retino AC Gel lightens post acne dark spots by replacing the damaged skin cells with newer ones. Thus, it lightens the skin tone and makes it brighter and clearer than before.

What if I forget a dose?- Can omit

If your forget to apply Retino AC Gel at your usual time, do not apply it as you remember in order to make up for the missed dose. Employ it at your usual time only and do not double the dose as it may cause unwanted side effects.

Is it safe to use Retino AC Gel in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

It is potentially unsafe to use this medicine while you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine.

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