Packs Price
- Cap 20 mg(052694): 30: 1402.50: 1650.00
Isonas
Therapeutic Group
Anti-Acne PreparationsIndication Dosage
Indication:
IIsotretinoin, Oral is a medication mainly used to treat severe acne when other treatments haven't worked well. It helps clear up stubborn acne and prevent it from coming back, giving you smoother and clearer skin.
Dosage:
Acne Vulgaris, Cystic and Conglobate Acne, Severe Acne Unresponsive To Antibiotic Therapy:
- Adults: Initially 0.5 Mg/kg Body Wt. Daily As A Single Dose Or In Two Divided Doses With Food For 4 Weeks. Adjust According To Response In Range 0.1-1 Mg/kg Body Wt. Daily For A Further 8-12 Wk. Discontinue If No Response Within First 4 Weeks
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Cap /Tab 2.5mg /5mg /10mg /20mg /40mg: Isotretinoin 2.5mg /5mg /10mg /20mg /40mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Vitamin a Derivative
Contra Indications
- Renal Or Hepatic Impairment, Hyperlipidaemia, Pregnancy (effective Contraceptive Measures Must Be Taken 1 Month Before, During And 1 Month After Therapy) Lactation
Precautions
- Renal Or Hepatic Impairment, Hyperlipidaemia, Pregnancy (effective Contraceptive Measures Must Be Taken 1 Month Before, During And 1 Month After Therapy) Lactation
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Local Irritation
- Dryness
- Erosion Of Mucosa
- Alopecia
- Rise In Liver Enzymes And Serum Triglycerides (risk Of Fatal Pancreatitis)
- Nausea
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Sweating
- Mood Changes
- Neurological Disorders
- Psychiatric Reactions
- Seizures
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Reversible Haematuria And Proteinuria
- Allergic Vasculitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Visual Disturbances (consider Withdrawal).
- Rarely: Facial Hyperpigmentation
- Hirsutism
- Acne Fulminans
- Lymphadenopathy.
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Author
Shahid Arif