WHAT IS A RET 0.025%?

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A RET 0.025% contains Tretinoin which belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids

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WHAT A RET 0.025% IS USED FOR?

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A RET 0.025% is a prescription medicine that is used to reduce fine wrinkles

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

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TALK TO DOCTOR

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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

nAre allergic to any of the ingredients in A RET 0.025%
nAre sunburned or your skin is irritated
nAre highly sensitive to sunlight
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

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INTERACTIONS:

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Talk to your doctor if you are taking or have ever taken medicines that increase your sensitivity to sunlight as like,

nThiazides (to treat high blood pressure)
nTetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides (to treat infection)
nPhenothiazines (to treat serious emotional problems)
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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A RET 0.025% is usually applied to the face once a day in the evening, following steps listed below:

nGently wash your face with a mild soap
nPat the skin dry and wait 20-30 minutes before applying A RET 0.025%
nTake a small amount of this medicine (the size of a pearl about ? inch or 5mm diameter) on your fingertip and apply to your face
nThis should be enough to cover your affected area lightly
nBe careful when applying A RET 0.025% to avoid your eyes, ears, nostrils, angles of the nose and mouth
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nIf you use more of A RET 0.025%
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nUsing too much of this medicine may increase discomfort and skin redness and peeling
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nIf you stop using A RET 0.025%
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nConsult with your doctor before stop taking this medicine
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SIDE EFFECTS OF A RET 0.025%:

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SERIOUS

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Like all medicine, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.

n• Warmth or stinging on your skin
n• Peeling, dry skin, burning, stinging, itching and redness
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STORAGE:

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Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
nKeep out of reach of children