Isotroin 10 Mg
- Manufacturer : Cipla Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Accutane
- Generic Brands : Isotretinoin
Isotroin 10mg capsule is used for Severe skin problems and other conditions. Isotroin 10mg capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Isotroin 10mg capsule contains Isotretinoin as an active ingredient.
Isotroin 10mg capsule works by decreasing the amount of oil secreted by oil glands.
Cipla manufactures Isotroin 10mg capsule.
Isotroin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule works by slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne.
Isotroin 10mg capsule belongs to a category of chemical compounds called retinoid. This medication helps in the treatment of cystic acne or nodular acne that has previously not responded to any other kinds of treatment. It lowers the production of facial oil and prevents hardening of the skin. If acne is not properly treated it can cause permanent scarring.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Isotroin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
Do not take isotretinoin, if you are allergic to isotretinoin, vitamin A or any other ingredients of the capsule.
Follow adequate contraceptive measures while on treatment with oral or topical isotretinoin.
Do not use if you are planning to become pregnant, already pregnant or breast feeding.
Women must use at least two methods of contraception while using isotretinoin to avoid becoming pregnant. Even men receiving isotretinoin must use contraception.
Do not take vitamin A supplements with isotretinoin.
Use sunscreen to protect skin from sunlight and UV rays (like sunlamps or tanning beds) while on isotretinoin treatment.
Do not use waxing for hair removal or do any dermabrasion or lazer skin treatments while on therapy with isotretinoin.
Do get your blood lipid levels, liver function, blood cell count and pregnancy test done before starting isotretinoin.
Do not donate blood till 30 days have passed after last capsule is taken.
Isotroin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Isotroin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Taking isotretinoin with alcohol may have unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting.
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Your night vision may get worse during your treatment. This can happen suddenly. Drowsiness and dizziness have been reported very rarely. This may affect your driving ability.
Isotroin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Isotroin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Isotroin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
If you experience excessive tiredness, puffy eyes and difficulty in urination while taking this medicine, inform your doctor and stop the therapy.
In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.
Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Isotroin 10mg capsule, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
Isotroin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is used in the treatment of acne.
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Isotroin 10mg capsule.