Is oral tretinoin contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to other retinoids?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, oral tretinoin is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to other retinoids.

Tretinoin 10mg soft capsulesNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 7Document updated 25 July 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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tretinoin · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Yes, oral tretinoin is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to other retinoids.

Tretinoin 10mg soft capsulesNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 7Document updated 25 July 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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