NDATOPICALCREAM
Approved
Aug 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
RENOVA (tretinoin) by Bausch + Lomb is clinical pharmacology although the exact mode of action of tretinoin is unknown, current evidence suggests that topical tretinoin decreases cohesiveness of follicular epithelial cells with decreased microcomedo formation. Approved for retinoid [epc]. First approved in 2000.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
RENOVA is a topical retinoid cream containing tretinoin, a vitamin A derivative approved for skin care and anti-aging indications. It works by decreasing follicular epithelial cell cohesiveness and stimulating cellular turnover, with less than 0.3% systemic bioavailability. The drug reduces microcomedo formation and promotes extrusion of comedones through increased mitotic activity.
LOE Approaching
Product is entering loss-of-exclusivity phase with moderate competitive pressure (30), indicating contracting team size and transition from growth-focused to defensive strategies.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Although the exact mode of action of tretinoin is unknown, current evidence suggests that topical tretinoin decreases cohesiveness of follicular epithelial cells with decreased microcomedo formation. Additionally, tretinoin stimulates mitotic activity and increased turnover of…
Pharmacologic Class:
Retinoid
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Isotretinoin vs. Doxycycline for Acneiform Rash in Patients Receiving Drugs That Target the MAPK Pathway
Started Aug 2026
50 enrolled
Acneiform Drug EruptionAcneiform Eruptions
Efficacy of Cosmetic Product RV3278B-OS0386 in the Maintenance Phase After Oral Isotretinoin Treatment of Adults Subjects With Facial Acne.
Started Feb 2025
102 enrolled
Acne
Naxitamab and Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) Combined With Isotretinoin for Maintenance Treatment of Patients With High-Risk Neuroblastoma in First Complete Response.
Started Oct 2023
62 enrolled
Neuroblastoma
A 24 Week Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Delgocitinib Cream 20 mg/g Twice-daily With Alitretinoin Capsules Once-daily in Adult Participants With Severe Chronic Hand Eczema
Started Jun 2022
513 enrolled
Chronic Hand Eczema
Naxitamab and Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GMCSF) and Isotretinoin for Consolidation of Patients With High-Risk Neuroblastoma in First Remission.
Started Dec 2021
0Neuroblastoma
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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