ISOLYTE E W/ DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs RETIN-A

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ISOLYTE E W/ DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER and RETIN-A are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ISOLYTE E W/ DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	RETIN-A
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$1.05 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CITRATE	TRETINOIN
Manufacturer	B Braun	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable	Topical
Drug class	—	Retinoid
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Acne Vulgaris, Facial Dermatoses, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

isolyte e w/ dextrose 5% in plastic container retin-a

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

$1.05 /g

Type

Active ingredient

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CITRATE

TRETINOIN

Manufacturer

B Braun

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable

Topical

Drug class

—

Retinoid

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Acne Vulgaris, Facial Dermatoses, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Isolyte E W/ Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Retin-A?

Isolyte E W/ Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container contains Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Acetate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Citrate, while Retin-A contains Tretinoin — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.