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Tretinoin — brands & medicines in Pakistan

Pakistan mein Tretinoin ke 5 brands available hain. Drug class: Antibiotic + Retinoid. Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.

Quick Answer

Tretinoin is a antibiotic + retinoid used in Pakistan for Acne vulgaris, Inflammatory acne lesions, Comedonal acne as part of a clinician-directed acne regimen. Available as 5 brands. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.

What is Tretinoin?

Tretinoin is a antibiotic + retinoid used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Tretinoin under multiple brand names — currently 5 listed on PakVita (1 gel, 1 capsule, 3 creams). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.

Common indications

  • Acne vulgaris
  • Inflammatory acne lesions
  • Comedonal acne as part of a clinician-directed acne regimen
  • Severe nodular acne
  • Cystic acne
  • Recalcitrant acne (not responding to other treatments) (recalcitrant acne)
  • Acne that causes scarring (acne causing scars)
  • Acne resistant to antibiotics

Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Typical dosage

Apply a pea-sized amount in a thin layer to acne-prone skin once nightly as prescribed

This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Tretinoin brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.

Side effects

Common (usually mild)

  • Dryness
  • Burning or stinging
  • Redness and peeling
  • Dry skin and lips
  • Dry eyes
  • Nosebleeds

Serious — stop and see a doctor

  • Severe or persistent diarrhea
  • Bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal cramps
  • Antibiotic-associated colitis
  • Breathing issue

Important warnings

  • Do not use if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, tretinoin or any ingredient in the gel
  • Avoid use with a history of ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease or antibiotic-associated colitis unless specifically advised
  • Avoid use during pregnancy because the product contains tretinoin unless a specialist explicitly advises otherwise
  • Avoid eyes, lips, mucous membranes and severely irritated or damaged skin
  • Don't use Arynoin Capsule if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • Avoid if you have severe liver disease

Drug class

Antibiotics

Conditions treated

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Tretinoin brands in Pakistan (5)

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Acdermin Gel

Clindamycin Phosphate & Tretinoin

ATCO Laboratories Ltd.

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Arynoin Capsule

Isotretinoin

Pharma Health Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd

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Hyderquin Plus Cream

Fluocinolone, Hydroquinone, Tretinoin

ATCO Laboratories Ltd.

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Retin-A Cream

Tretinoin

Manufacturer unverified — confirm at pharmacy (unverified)

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Skin A Cream

Tretinoin

ATCO Laboratories Ltd.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tretinoin used for in Pakistan?

Tretinoin is commonly used for Acne vulgaris, Inflammatory acne lesions, Comedonal acne as part of a clinician-directed acne regimen, Severe nodular acne, and other indications. It belongs to the antibiotic + retinoid drug class.

What is the typical dosage of Tretinoin?

Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "Apply a pea-sized amount in a thin layer to acne-prone skin once nightly as prescribed". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.

What are the common side effects of Tretinoin?

Common side effects include Dryness, Burning or stinging, Redness and peeling, Dry skin and lips, Dry eyes, Nosebleeds. Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).

When should I stop Tretinoin and see a doctor?

Stop Tretinoin and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Severe or persistent diarrhea; Bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal cramps; Antibiotic-associated colitis; Breathing issue. These are serious signs that need immediate attention.

Is Tretinoin available without a prescription in Pakistan?

Prescription required.

What brands of Tretinoin are available in Pakistan?

5 brands of Tretinoin are listed on PakVita: 1 gel, 1 capsule, 3 creams. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
  3. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization