Retin-A Pharmacy/Cost Questions

[CarivalGlory11/29]

Hello,

I will be stopping in Cozumel on my cruise in 2 weeks. Travel websites have mentioned American Pharmancy is a good choice. Has anyone ever purchased Retin-A at this Pharmacy, or recommened any others in Cozumel?

Also, any idea of what the cost would be for Retin-A?

How far from the port is American Pharmacy?

Thanks so much for all your help!

Tara

[mafig]

It's off a side street in the middle of town. Ask for exact directions before you get off the ship, if I recall it's easy to find.

I purchased Retin A there a few years ago; the price was about $17. Several other drug stores (pharmacias) were also selling it for the same price. I got the 0.10 strength. There's also 0.05 and 0.025.

Just a fyi, my last cruise wasn't going to Coz, but I found some in Roatan (exactly the same) for only $15. A lot cheaper than $75 or so in the US.

[jeanarch]

It also depends on the strength you want...the .05 is less expensive than the 1%. If u are going to Preogresso it is about 15. there. At the port shops in Cozumel it is 30. I am sure in Cozumel downtown it is less. Just bought some in Sept. and before that in Ja, in Progresso.

[CarivalGlory11/29]

Thank you both so much for your help! After spending all that time in the sun I am really going to need the Retin-A Never used it before so I am guessing I will start off with the lower strength...

Can you recall where in Roatan you purchased the Retin? We plan on taking a tour of the island and I will have our driver stop there.

Thanks again!!

Tara

[mafig]

Don't recall the name, but it's a drug store a few blocks from the port.

BTW, you are supposed to use sun block if you use Retin A. Also if you have a tan you're supposed to wait a while. I live in Florida and don't use it in the summer cause of the sun.

[CarivalGlory11/29]

Thanks for the advice. I live on the ocean and NC so lots of sun here too. I was planning on waiting to use it for the winter. I hear your face peels but I can deal with that. I will look in both locations (Roatan and Cozumel).

Less than 2 weeks to my first cruise. So excited!

Thanks again for all your help

Tara

[jdechter]

watch out for retin A bought in Mexico. it sometimes contains lead.

[asmith5795]

I will be going to Progresso in March. I would like to find Retin-A there. How can you tell if it contains lead? Is there a reputable place I should look for that any of you know about there?