Atralin
Generic name:tretinoin topical [ TRET-in-oin ]
Drug class:Topical acne agents
Atralin Gel (tretinoin) is a form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself.
Atralin Gel 0.05% is used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. The Renova brand of tretinoin is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mottled skin discoloration, and to make rough facial skin feel smoother.
Atralin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Atralin can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun. Avoid getting Atralin in your eyes, mouth, and nose, or on your lips. If it does get into any of these areas, wash with water. Do not use Atralin on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin. Also avoid using this medication in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using Atralin.
Use this medication for as many days as it has been prescribed for you even if you think it is not working. It may take weeks or months of use before you notice improvement in your skin. If you are using Atralin to treat acne, your condition may get slightly worse for a short time when you first start using the medication. Call your doctor if skin irritation becomes severe or if your acne does not improve within 8 to 12 weeks.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before using Atralin
You should not use Atralin if you are allergic to tretinoin.
It is not known whether Atralin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether tretinoin topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use Atralin?
Do not take by mouth. Atralin is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Wash your hands before and after applying Atralin. Wash your skin with mild, non-medicated soap and dry your skin gently. Apply once a day before bedtime.
Squeeze a small amount of gel (about the size of a pea) on your fingertip. Apply Atralin Gel , using a thin layer to cover the entire affected area. Smooth the gel into your skin.
Do not put Atralin Gel, near your mouth, eyes, on the corners of your nose, or on open sores. Spread the gel away from these areas when putting the gel on your skin.
Do not use more Atralin Gel than your doctor has pres...
