Isotretinoin vs Tretinoin
Compare Isotretinoin and Tretinoin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Isotretinoin | Tretinoin | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Retinoid | Retinoid |
| Used to treat | Acne vulgaris, Leukemia, Neuroblastoma | Acne vulgaris, Facial dermatoses, Hyperpigmentation, Leukemia, promyelocytic, acute |
| Generic price | From $4.25 each, about $128 for 30 (20 mg capsule) | From $8.53 each, about $256 for 30 (10 mg capsule); other forms from $0.55 per gram (0.025% cream) |
| Brand price | Absorica: from $35.74 each, about $1,072 for 30 (20 mg capsule) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 88% less than the brand | Not listed |