Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A) is used for:

Treating acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A) is a vitamin A derivative. How it exerts its  beneficial effects against acne is not fully  known . Tretinoin appears  to  increase skin-cell turnover and  to  reduce the tendency for skin cells  to impatient stick together . This reduces the formation of acne and allows quicker healing of acne that does  develop .

Do NOT  use Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A) if:

* you are allergic  to  any ingredient in Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A)

Contact your doctor or  health care provider right  away if  any of these apply  to you.

Before using Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A):

Some  medical conditions may interact with Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you  have  any  medical conditions, especially if  any of the following  apply  to you:

* if you are  pregnant , planning  to  become  pregnant , or are breast-feeding

* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

* if you  have allergies to medicines, foods, or  other substances

* if you  have eczema, an abnormally  high  white blood cell  count , or especially a sunburn

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A). Because, if  any, of Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A) is absorbed into the  blood , the risk of it interacting with another medicine is  low .

Ask your health  care provider if Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A) may interact with other medicines that you take . Check with your  health  care provider before you  start ,  stop , or  change the dose of  any medicine.