Obagi Medical Tretinoin Gel

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Retinoid indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Contains micronized tretinoin in an aqueous gel composed of purified water, glycerin, and soluble collagen.* Valid prescription required. Please see Prescribing Information.

Active Ingredient:
0.05% Tretinoin

*Soluble collagen comprises methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, isobutylparaben, phenoxyethanol, fish collagen, and water. Use Obagi Tretinoin Gel with caution if allergic to fish.

Not available in select states including MA, MT, NH, NY, and TX, due to state regulations regarding the ability of physicians to dispense prescription drug products in their offices.

Indication

Tretinoin Gel (0.05%) and Cream (0.1%, 0.05% and 0.025%) are used in the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

Tretinoin is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your mouth, eyes, vagina or the corners of your nose.

Important Safety Information

While using tretinoin, you should:

minimize exposure to the sun and to extreme cold or wind. Avoid sunlamps, tanning beds and ultraviolet light.
use a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing and wide-brimmed hat
stop using tretinoin if you get a sunburn
avoid washing your skin too often, scrubbing the affected skin, or using other products with a drying effect, including other products containing tretinoin, unless recommended by your healthcare provider

Before using tretinoin, tell your healthcare provider if you:

are allergic to fish (gel only). Contact your healthcare provider if you develop itching or rash while using tretinoin gel.
have a skin condition called eczema
have a sunburn
are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant or to breastfeed

What are the possible side effects of tretinoin?

skin dryness, burning, redness, excessive flaking or peeling. If you develop these symptoms your healthcare provider may tell you to stop using it for a while, decrease the number of applications, or stop using it completely.

Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

The safety and efficacy of Tretinoin have not been established in the treatment of patients younger than 10 years of age (Gel) or 12 years of age (Cream), or in pregnant or nursing women.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Prescribing Information for Tretinoin Cream and Gel.