Retin-A

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

RETIN-A (tretinoin - cream; topical)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 0.05% ^[RLD][AB1], 0.1% ^[RLD][AB]


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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approval date: September 16, 1988
  
  Strength(s): 0.025% ^[RLD][AB]

RETIN-A (tretinoin - gel; topical)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 0.01% ^[RLD][AB], 0.025% ^[RLD][AB]

RETIN-A (tretinoin - solution; topical)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 0.05% ^[RLD][AT]

Has a generic version of Retin-A been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Retin-A:

AVITA (tretinoin cream; topical)

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  Manufacturer: MYLAN BERTEK
  
  Approval date: January 14, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 0.025% ^[AB]

tretinoin cream; topical

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  Manufacturer: TRIAX PHARMS LLC
  
  Approval date: December 24, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 0.025% ^[AB], 0.05% ^[AB1], 0.1% ^[AB]

tretinoin gel; topical

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  Manufacturer: TRIAX PHARMS LLC
  
  Approval date: February 22, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 0.025% ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TRIAX PHARMS LLC
  
  Approval date: June 11, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 0.01% ^[AB]

tretinoin solution; topical

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  Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
  
  Approval date: January 25, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 0.05% ^[AT]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Retin-A. 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

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Retin-A.

See also...

• Retin-A Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Retin-A Gel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Retin-A Liquid Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Retin-A Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Retin-A 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)