About Supatret 0.04% Gel

Supatret 0.04 gel is used to treat acne which appears on the face, chest, back in the form of pimples, spots. It is used to eradicate the fine wrinkles on the skin and helps soften rough skin.

It can be used to remove the additional oil production of the skin. But patients need to consult with a doctor before applying on skin. You have to use this cream regularly on the skin to get effective results. Supatret 0.04 Aqueous gel is widely used to treat acne problems.

It is not a steroid but is a form of Vitamin A. This medicine comes under the category of termed ‘retinoids”. Supatret 0.04 Gel is alternatively known as retinoic acid.

Supatret 0.04% Composition

Two medicines are required to produce this medicine. These are Clindamycin and Tretinoin. Apart from these two, purified water, glycerine, Sorbic acid, Trolamine, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone copolyol, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Butylated hydroxytoluene are required to take this medicine.

Manufacturer of Supatret 0.04% Gel

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is the manufacturing company of this medicine. This giant company was established in the year of 1983. It got 4 th position over the globe in terms of the generic pharmaceutical company. Initially, this company was located in Kolkata. But now this company has expanded its business all over the world.

Uses of Supatret 0.04% Gel

This gel is used as a preventer to prevent pimples, pores from appearing. This medicine is used to treat acne and gives softness to the skin. Generally, this medicine takes a few weeks to show its result. Sometimes initially it does not show any result but if anyone uses it daily, he will get some effective results.

Apart from acne, this cream is used to treat sunburned skin, leukemia. Rough patches, patchy skin color, and wrinkles can be treated using this medicine. This gel can be found in both topical and oral dosage forms. Patients sometimes feel irritation or itching after applying this cream.

Patients feel this burning sensation mostly in the excessive wind or cold weather. But if irritation gets worse, you should not use this medicine any longer and consult with a doctor. Those who want to apply cosmetics products are advised to apply those products after 1hour of applying this cream.

How Does Supatret 0.04% Gel Work

While applying this cream to the skin, lowers the production of oil in the skin, replenishes acne skin, and eases open pores. This blocks the formation of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples. It can also help in lowering the excessive production of white blood cells which are responsible for leukemia. It activates the normal growth of normal cells in blood and bone marrow. The oral form of this medicine is used to treat leukemia.

How to Take Supatret 0.04% Gel

Before applying this cream, the patients need to clean and dry the affected area, washing the face can do the job here. Because applying this cream to wet skin can irritate your skin. Never use another product for a minimum of one hour after applying this gel. Take a small amount of this cream in your fingers and massage your skin gently with your fingers.

But make sure that this cream should not come in contact with the mouth, nose, eyes, ears, or vagina. If anyway this medicine comes in contact with these aforesaid areas, wash these areas as early as possible. Apply this cream with a thin layer on the skin. But you should not go out while applying this cream. But if you want to go outside, make sure that you are protected yourself with clothes and apply sunscreen lotion.

As skin gets more sensitive in the sun after using this cream. Before applying this cream to the skin, the patients need to tell the doctor if he has any problem of depression, eczema, skin cancer, or fish allergies. In this situation, the patient can use this medicine under the guidance of a doctor. Never cover the application area with a bandage unless instructed by the doctor. The medicine should be applied before going to sleep.

Dosage

The oral form of support.04 gel of 20 gm is prescribed by the doctor to treat the problems. A topical form of supatret 0.04% gel is also used to treat the problems.  If the patient prefers to take this pill in the oral form, he should gulp down the whole pill with a glass of water. But make sure that this medicine is taken with food. Never break, crush or chew this medicine. Never use this cream in larger amounts to get a quick result. Because excessive use of this product can cause marked redness or discomfort of the skin.

What If I Missed Out a Dose

If you ever forget to take your dose, you should take this as soon as you can remember. But if you want to take the missed dose at a time that is close to the next dose, you can skip this dose. Extremely avoid taking a double dose to fulfill a missed dose. If anyone ever takes an overdose, he needs to consult immediately with a doctor or he can seek help from the emergency nursing home. Because ingestion of this medicine can prove harmful.

Side Effects of Supatret 0.04% Gel

Along with many advantages, the medicine contains some side effects too. Generally, these problems can be solved within a few days but if you find these persist, you need to consult with a doctor.

Serious

Skin irritation, burning of skin are the results of this medicine.

Red spots on skin, patchy skin are the outcomes of this medicine.

Increased sensitivity to light, Erythema or skin redness, pale red skin is the cause of medicine.

Normal

Peeling and blistering of the skin, photosensitivity of skin are the outcomes of this drug.

Dry lips, dry skin are the result of taking this medicine.

Drug Interaction of Supatret 0.04% Gel

It is yet to be known whether this medicine can react with alcohol or not.

But this drug can moderately react with several medicines such as Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic acid, and Methoxsalen.

Special Warnings

Those who are planning to have a child or pregnant women should not use this medicine as it may be not safe to use during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding women can use this medicine. But it is better if they talk to a doctor before using this cream.

Patients who have kidney or liver disease can use this medicine under the guidance of a doctor.

Be careful while using this medicine. Because it can be irritating if we use this gel together with medicated soaps, cleansers, astringents, shampoo, hair removing cream, and alcohol-based products.

Those who are suffering from high blood pressure in the brain, should not use this drug. As it can prove harmful.

How to Store

This medicine is stored in a cool and dry place. It should be stored away from sunlight. This medicine should be kept below 30 degrees room temperature. This cream should be kept out of reach of children. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator.

Supatret 0.04% Gel Review

This medicine is beneficial for removing spots on the skin. The right dose of this medicine can treat several problems effectively. Never encourage others to take this medicine without giving suggestions from the doctor. This medicine starts to show results within 2-4 weeks after applying for this medicine.