What is Altreno?
Altreno is a prescription medicine that contains tretinoin, a retinoid (vitamin A–derived drug) used on the skin to treat acne. [1]
What does Altreno treat?
Altreno is used to treat acne (it is marketed for topical acne treatment). [1]
How is Altreno usually used?
It is applied to the skin as a topical medication (as directed by a clinician and the product labeling). [1]
Who should not use it (and when to ask a clinician first)?
Because Altreno contains tretinoin, people should follow the directions on the label and ask a clinician before using it if they have concerns about retinoid sensitivity or are pregnant. [1]
What side effects are people commonly concerned about?
Topical tretinoin products can cause skin irritation, such as redness or dryness, especially when starting treatment. [1]
Where can you find official details?
The most reliable information on indications, dosing, warnings, and side effects is in the prescribing information and drug labeling. [1]
Sources:
[1] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=213368