CapeFearCruiser Posted November 14, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted November 14, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2009 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.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanarch Posted November 15, 2009 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFearCruiser Posted November 15, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted November 15, 2009 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:D 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted November 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFearCruiser Posted November 15, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted November 15, 2009 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:o Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted November 15, 2009 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2009 watch out for retin A bought in Mexico. it sometimes contains lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith5795 Posted January 13, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 13, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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