Tracnesan

Tracnesan

by Sante

Active ingredient: Tretinoin

PKR 248

Available at Healify

This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop.SIDE EFFECTS: A brief sensation of warmth or stinging may occur immediately after applying the medication. Skin redness, dryness, itching, scaling, mild burning, or worsening of acne may occur during the first 2-4 weeks of using the medication. These…

About Tretinoin, Topical

Anti-acne Preps

Uses

Acne vulgaris in which comedones, papules and pustules predominate.

How to take it

Adults: Apply once or twice daily for minimum 8 wk. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Local irritation.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Contraindications: Eczematous skin, cuts, abrasions. Avoid eyes, mouth and mucous membranes. Precautions: Avoid excessive sunlight and use of U-V lamp. Pregnancy.

Advice

Before application, wash hands thoroughly. Contact prescriber and discontinue treatment if there is rash, skin irritation, scaling, redness, or excessive dryness. Avoid washing face more than 2-3 times a day. Avoid contact with areas near mouth, nose, eyes or open wounds. During treatment, do not use products that contain alcohol or irritative chemicals. Do not use more than recommended by prescriber. Do not take excessive amount of vitamin A. Full effects of medicine may take few weeks to appear. Avoid direct sunlight. Wear sunscreen, eyewear and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity. Gel is flammable. Keep gel away from flame and avoid smoking during therapy.

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Interactions with Tretinoin, Topical

Keratolytics.

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