Stieva-A Cream Forte (Tretinoin)

Medically reviewed by . Last updated on February 15, 2025

STIEVA-A® Preparations STIEVA-A® FORTE Stiefel Tretinoin Acne Therapy

Availability And Storage:

Cream: Each g of cream contains: tretinoin USP 0.01%, 0.025% or 0.05% in an emollient cream base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, edetate disodium, isopropyl palmitate, methyl paraben, prolyoxyl 40 stearate, propyl paraben, propylene glycol, purified water, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol and white petrolatum. Tubes of 25 g.

Forte Cream: Each g of cream contains: tretinoin USP 0.1%. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, edetate disodium, isopropyl palmitate, methyl paraben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propyl paraben, propylene glycol, purified water USP, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, titanium oxide and white petrolatum. Tubes of 25 g.

Gel: Each g of gel contains: tretinoin USP 0.01%, 0.025% or 0.05% in an alcohol base gel. Nonmedicinal ingredients: alcohol anhydrous, butylated hydroxytoluene and hydroxypropyl cellulose. Tubes of 25 g.

Solution: Each mL of solution contains: tretinoin USP 0.025% or 0.05%. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, ethyl alcohol 95% and hydroxypropylcellulose. Bottles of 50 mL with snap-on Dab-O-Matic applicator.

Store at 15 to 30°C.

STIEVA-A® Preparations STIEVA-A® FORTE Stiefel Tretinoin Acne Therapy


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Melisa Puckey, BPharm is a New Zealand–registered pharmacist accredited to supply emergency contraception, sildenafil, trimethoprim, chloramphenicol, and clozapine. She has over ten years of experience in community pharmacy, focusing on patient care, medication safety, and treatment accuracy. Her medical writing centers on evidence-based topics including COVID-19, oncology, dermatology, and reproductive health. Melisa is a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand, the Australasian Medical Writers' Association, and the American Medical Writers Association.

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