Renova

Renova is a brand name of tretinoin topical, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

RENOVA (tretinoin - cream; topical)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approval date: December 29, 1995
  
  Strength(s): 0.05% ^[RLD][AB2]


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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approval date: August 31, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 0.02% ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Renova been approved?

A generic version of Renova has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Renova and have been approved by the FDA:

tretinoin cream; topical

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  Manufacturer: SPEAR PHARMS
  
  Approval date: September 15, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 0.05% ^[AB2]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Renova. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Oil-in-water emulsion containing tretinoin
  Patent 6,531,141
  Issued: March 11, 2003
  Inventor(s): John; Marvel
  Assignee(s): Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
  The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion containing tretinoin and the use thereof in mitigating skin disorders such as acne, photodamaged skin, wrinkles, mottled hyperpigmentation, tactile roughness, and yellowing of facial skin.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • March 7, 2020
    
  
  

See also...

• Renova Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Renova Emollient Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Renova Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Renova Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Retin A Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Tretinoin Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Tretinoin Emollient Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Tretinoin Gel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Tretinoin Liquid Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Tretinoin topical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Rejuva-A Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Retin-A Micro Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Vitamin A Acid Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Tretinoin Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Tretinoin topical AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)