A-RET TRETINOIN GEL 0.025% | 20g/0.71oz

Properties:

A-Ret ® gel 0.025% provides a therapeutic effect on deep processes in the skin – equalizes tone and face color, cures acne and wrinkles.

Indications:

• contains tretinoin in gel form with a maximum concentration of 0.05 %;
• used for treat acne, comedones (blackheads) and enlarged pores;
• renews skin cells and slows down the aging process;
• reduces oiliness and removes inflammation;
• suppresses compound of pathogens cells that form acne;
• suitable for all skin types, but the greatest benefit it can use people with combination and oily skin types, or for those who first time uses tretinoin

The composition and release form:

gel for external use 20g/0.71oz

Active ingredient:

tretinoin gel USP – 0.025%

Excipients: PEG-4 olivat, PEG-7 olive oil ethers, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate, propylene glycol, silicone oil, caprylic / capric triglyceride, carbomer, triethanolamine, purified water.

Contraindications:

• children under 12 years;
• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• acute inflammation (including eczema) lesions of the skin (dermatitis, seborrhea, and others);
• rosacea;
• skin lesions (wounds, burns, etc.);
• photosensitivity;
• diseases of the rectum;
• hypersensitivity to any component of the gel (discontinue use and consult a doctor if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat).

Side effects of the preparation

Frequently: reaches a peak within the first week of treatment, and then spontaneously go - scaling, dryness, burning, redness; increased sensitivity to sunlight and UV rays;

Rarely (in 5-12% of cases): erythema, itching, temporary hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation (possible with multiple application of tretinoin);

Rarely (in 1-2% of cases): allergic contact dermatitis.

Dosage and how to use:

• apply the cleanser;
• wait until complete drying of the skin (30 minutes);
• topically applied a thin layer on the entire affected surface 1 times day in the evening, avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membrane of the lips. Later may be applied 1-2 times a day for 1-6 hours and then washed off with warm water;
• for people with fair and dry skin exposure time at the beginning of the treatment is 30 minutes, then duration of exposure can be gradually increased;
• after necessary to wash your hands;
• avoid the use of other products on the treated areas (at least 1 hour after application of tretinoin);
• if there is dry (after an hour of applying the gel), apply a moisturizer;
• the result will be seen after 1-4 weeks of treatment;
• treatment time – 3-4 months. Retreatment after consultation with a physician.

Special instructions:

• do not use if you have wounds, burns or symptoms of eczema, dermatitis or rosacea;
• do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of the drug. If any of the symptoms of allergy - contact your doctor immediately;
• do not use for a week or two after the irritating procedures (peels, hair removal, etc.);
• the use of excessive amounts does not give rapid effect, but on the contrary can make the skin more irritable and dry;
• may use non-comedogenic cosmetics, but the area where it was applied, should be thoroughly cleaned;
• transient sense of warmth and a slight burning sensation may be noted after application;
• excessive dryness of the skin after A-Ret gel, it is a sign that we should reduce the frequency of applications, and possibly hes numbers. If this does not work, apply the gel on 5-40 minutes and rinse with water. Your skin should gradually adapt to it. Also if there are dry, it is necessary to use moisturizer for better therapy;
• people with hypersensitivity to the sun should exercise particular caution. When applied topically should be protect skin from exposure to sunlight and artificial UV-exposure, wind, cold;
• having a tan, treatment should begin after the weakening of tanning;
• in contact with mucous membranes of the mouth, rinse with water;
• do not use with products which have irritation or desiccating properties (for example, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid, containing alcohol and others.).
• avoid contact with the peel of lime;
• in the early weeks of therapy, may occur exacerbation of inflammatory lesions, but this should not be considered as a reason to discontinue therapy.

Storage conditions:

• at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C;
• do not freeze;
• keep out of the reach of children;
• highly flammable - keep the tube away from open flame.

Shelf life:

24 months