Indications
Spotex 0.1% cream is used to treat pregnancy-related abdominal striae (stretch marks). It is also applied topically for acne vulgaris, mottled hyperpigmentation, photo-damaged skin, flat warts, and other skin conditions such as ichthyosis vulgaris and keratosis follicularis. Spotex 0.025% cream is applied topically for acne vulgaris where comedones, papules, and pustules are the predominant lesions.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Tretinoin's exact mechanism isn't fully understood, but current evidence suggests it works by making the cells lining the hair follicles less "sticky" to one another, which reduces the formation of microcomedones (the tiny plugs that develop into acne lesions). It also speeds up cell division and turnover in these follicular cells, helping to push out existing comedones, papules and pustules.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
There is not enough evidence to confirm that Tretinoin cream is safe to use on the skin during pregnancy. However, when Tretinoin is taken systemically (by mouth), it has been shown to cause birth defects. For this reason, the cream should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.