Isotretinoin 20mg
Isotretinoin 20mg 10 capsules by Healing Pharma
Isotretinoin is a group of retinoids which is related to vitamin A
It is used to treat severe types of acne e.g. conglobate, nodular or acne that is risk of permanent scarring. This occurs in adults or adolescents
use isotretinoin when your acne has got better with anti-acne treatment including anti biotics and skin treatments
Isotretinoin must be supervised by a dermatologist(doctor specialised with skin related problems)
If you are under 18 you mustn’t take isotretinoin unless 2 prescribers agree that your condition doesn’t respond effectively to other treatments.
Do not take isotretinoin if you have
If you are pregnant or chance of becoming pregnant
Liver problems
Allergic to isotretinoin , peanuts, soya or any other ingredients in this medicine
High levels of fat
High levels of vitamin A
Receiving treatment with tetracyclines
Please talk to your doctor before taking isotretinoin
How to take isotretinoin
(always ask your doctor/pharmacist how to use as they give correct dose depending on your symptoms)
Usual starting dose is 0.5 mg per kg body wight per day e.g. if you pay 80kg your dose will be half kg body weight per day 40mg
Take capsule once or twice per day, Make sure to take on a full stomach, don’t chew
Drink with water and swallow whole
Adjust your dose after a few weeks ,Depends how you are getting on with the medicine if too strong or too weak tell your doctor or pharmacist
If you have severe liver problems.it is recommended to start on a lower dose e.g. 10mg/day and increase to the number your body can tolerate. If your body cannot tolerate recommended dose the tell your doctor to prescribe to a lower dose(acne may come back and treatment can be longer
Treatment lasts to 16-24 weeks ,Most patients only need one course. Your acne may continue to improve for up to 8 weeks after treatment. You won’t usually start another course until then.
Some people find their acne gets worse during the first weeks of treatment. It usually improves as treatment goes on
If you take more than supposed to contact your doctor immediately
If you miss a dose do not take a double dose
Side effects
Contact your doctor straight away if you get signs of mental problems.
If you develop a serious rash or skin symptoms, stop taking Isotretinoin and contact your doctor immediately.
Very common side effects
Dry skin, skin peeling off, skin becoming red, inflammation, change in fat, back pain(avoid physical activities) bruising, bleeding and clotting and headaches
Any change and problems please report to a doctor
