There are four branded tretinoin products: Retin A ( Ortho Derm); Atralin gel ( Coria); and Tretin-X ( Triax). There are a few generics out there that I know of including Altinac, Avita, and Tretinoin cream. There are no effectiveness head to head studies I know of... more
Retin-A effectiveness differ by brands?
Are there any brands of Retin-A better than others with regard to the effectiveness?
2 answers to “Retin-A effectiveness differ by brands?”
A: Is generic tretinoin as effective as Retin-A.
Retin-A is the trade name for tretinoin manufactured by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals. To the best of my knowledge, there are no "consumer guide" type comparisons of the various generic forms of tretinoin. Therefore, it is a case of buyer beware.
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