What is Altreno?
Altreno (tretinoin) Lotion, 0.05% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat people with acne (blackheads, whiteheads, and other pimples).
Important Safety Information
It is not known if Altreno is safe and effective in children under 9 years of age. Altreno is for use on the skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Altreno?
Before using Altreno, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including:
Fish allergies: Altreno contains fish proteins. Tell your healthcare provider if you get hives or itching while using Altreno. Eczema or any other skin problems. If you have a sunburn. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Altreno will harm your unborn baby. If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Altreno passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Certain medicines, vitamins or supplements may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
Tell your healthcare provider about any cosmetics you use, including moisturizers, creams, lotions, or products that can dry out your skin.
What should I avoid while using Altreno?
You should avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and ultraviolet light during treatment with Altreno.
Minimize exposure to sunlight. If you have to be in the sunlight or are sensitive to sunlight, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more and wear protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to cover the treated areas.
What are the possible side effects of Altreno?
Altreno may cause serious side effects, including:
Skin Irritation: Altreno may cause irritation, including skin dryness, pain, redness, excessive flaking or peeling. If you develop these symptoms, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop using Altreno for a while, decrease how often you use it, or stop it altogether. Avoid applying Altreno to skin that is affected by eczema or sunburned.
These are not all the possible side effects of Altreno.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Altreno?
Before you use Altreno, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- are allergic to fish. Altreno contains fish proteins. Tell your healthcare provider if you get hives or itching during treatment with Altreno.
- have eczema or any other skin problems.
- have a sunburn.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Altreno will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Altreno passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Certain medicines, vitamins, or supplements may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Tell your healthcare provider about any cosmetics you use, including moisturizers, creams, lotions, or products that can dry out your skin.
What should I avoid while using Altreno?
- You should avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and ultraviolet light during treatment with Altreno.
- Minimize exposure to sunlight. If you have to be in the sunlight or are sensitive to sunlight, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more and wear protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to cover the treated areas.
What are the possible side effects of Altreno?
Altreno may cause serious side effects, including:
Skin Irritation: Altreno may cause irritation, including skin dryness, pain, redness, excessive flaking or peeling. If you develop these symptoms, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop using Altreno for a while, decrease how often you use it, or stop it altogether. Avoid applying Altreno to skin that is affected by eczema or sunburned.
- These are not all the possible side effects of Altreno.
- Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is Altreno?
Altreno (tretinoin) Lotion, 0.05% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat people with acne (blackheads, whiteheads, and other pimples).
Important Safety Information
It is not known if Altreno is safe and effective in children under 9 years of age. Altreno is for use on the skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Altreno?
Before you use Altreno, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
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Altreno, an Rx-powered tretinoin lotion complete with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and natural collagen. Begin your online telemedicine visit now.
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Your Skin
Altreno, an Rx-powered tretinoin lotion complete with
hyaluronic acid, glycerin and natural collagen.
Begin your online telemedicine visit now.
Tretinoin
Tretinoin is a powerful vitamin A derivative proven to treat acne and improve the quality and texture of skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid continually helps keep skin moisturized throughout the day.
Natural Collagen
The natural marine collagen in Altreno is derived from sole fish*. It helps keep moisture in the skin.
Glycerin
Glycerin hydrates and helps protect skin from irritation. It may also contribute to the skin’s healing process.
*Although the fish proteins in Altreno are included for moisturization, people with fish allergies may experience an allergic reaction.
Tell your healthcare provider if you get hives or itching during treatment with Altreno.
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Skin
Uncomplicate your skincare regimen with a once-a-day tretinoin lotion. The lightweight formula:
- Can be applied at any time of the day.
- Absorbs quickly and can be used under makeup.
- Helps maintain your skin’s natural barrier.
- Only 4% of patients in clinical trials reported dry skin.
~50%
reduction in acne by week 12 in clinical studies
1%
Only 1% of users reported skin irritation*
80%
of patients surveyed found Altreno to be gentle on the skin (n=30)
*The most common adverse reactions in clinical studies were application site reactions, which were reported by ≤4% of patients.
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What is Altreno?
Altreno (tretinoin) Lotion, 0.05% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat people with acne (blackheads, whiteheads, and other pimples).
Important Safety Information
It is not known if Altreno is safe and effective in children under 9 years of age. Altreno is for use on the skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Altreno? Before you use Altreno, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Altreno?
Before you use Altreno, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- are allergic to fish. Altreno contains fish proteins. Tell your healthcare provider if you get hives or itching during treatment with Altreno.
- have eczema or any other skin problems.
- have a sunburn.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Altreno will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Altreno passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Certain medicines, vitamins, or supplements may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Tell your healthcare provider about any cosmetics you use, including moisturizers, creams, lotions, or products that can dry out your skin.
What should I avoid while using Altreno?
- You should avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and ultraviolet light during treatment with Altreno.
- Minimize exposure to sunlight. If you have to be in the sunlight or are sensitive to sunlight, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more and wear protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to cover the treated areas.
What are the possible side effects of Altreno?
Altreno may cause serious side effects, including:
Skin Irritation: Altreno may cause irritation, including skin dryness, pain, redness, excessive flaking or peeling. If you develop these symptoms, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop using Altreno for a while, decrease how often you use it, or stop it altogether. Avoid applying Altreno to skin that is affected by eczema or sunburned.
- These are not all the possible side effects of Altreno.
- Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
How Do I Get Altreno?
Altreno is a powerful Rx product, which means it requires a prescription. We can help you get in touch with a healthcare provider in three easy ways:
1. Online consultation
2. Product questions
3. In-person visit