Tretinoin cream is a medication used to treat acne and sun-damaged skin. It is available in South Africa as Tretinoin Cream, USP (Emollient) at a concentration of 0.05% w/w in a water-in-oil emulsion formulation consisting of butylated hydroxytoluene, citric acid monohydrate, dimethicone 50 cs, edetate disodium, fragrance, hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxystearate, light mineral oil, methoxy PEG-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer, methylparaben, PEG-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, purified water, quaternium-15, stearoxytrimethylsilane and stearyl alcohol, and sorbitol solution.
Positive effects:
- Tretinoin cream can decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop.
- It can help improve the appearance of surface wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots.
Negative effects:
- Tretinoin cream can cause skin irritation, redness, dryness, and peeling.
- It may cause allergic reactions or other problems in people who are allergic to it or to vitamin A-related drugs.
- It may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions on sun-exposed skin.
Ingredients:
- Tretinoin is the active ingredient in Tretinoin Cream, USP (Emollient) at a concentration of 0.05% w/w.
- Other ingredients in the cream include butylated hydroxytoluene, citric acid monohydrate, dimethicone 50 cs, edetate disodium, fragrance, hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxystearate, light mineral oil, methoxy PEG-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer, methylparaben, PEG-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, purified water, quaternium-15, stearoxytrimethylsilane and stearyl alcohol, and sorbitol solution.
