Tretiva 20 Mg
- Manufacturer : Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Accutane
- Generic Brands : Isotretinoin
Tretiva 20mg 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.
Isotretinoin belongs to the class of drugs called retinoids. This drug acts by decreasing the production of facial oil or sebum and preventing the abnormal hardening of the skin. It also works by reducing the inflammation. Thus, it reduces the severity of acne.
Tretiva 20mg capsule is a naturally occurring derivative of vitamin A and is used for the treatment of severe acne (nodular) non-responsive to other therapies.
Take Tretiva 20mg capsule as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the directions mentioned on the label. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. This medicine should be taken with food. The symptoms might get worse in the initial phase of treatment.
Interaction with Alcohol
Interaction with Medicine
The following are the most common side effects of Isotretinoin tablet/capsule:
The following are the severe side effects, and you may require immediate medical attention:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please consult your doctor to know more about other possible side effects.
Avoid using the medicine if you are allergic to Isotretinoin or similar drugs.
Do not exceed the dose more than prescribed.
Be cautious while using Isotretinoin if you have a kidney or liver impairment.
Avoid Isotretinoin during pregnancy and breastfeeding because the safe use of the drug is unknown.
Do not stop using Isotretinoin abruptly unless instructed by the doctor. Stopping the medication suddenly may cause the illness to return.
Avoid prolonged exposure the sunlight while using Isotretinoin.
If you have an allergy to isotretinoin, vitamin A, or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are of childbearing age, but are not using 2 kinds of birth control or if you are planning to get pregnant during your care or within 6 months after care has ended. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. If you are breast-feeding.
Missed Dose - Skip the missed dose and continue with the regularly scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose - Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a headache, dizziness, vomiting, stomach pain, tingling and stinging sensation of the skin etc.
Isotretinoin is used for the treatment of cystic acne.
Isotretinoin may also be prescribed for other conditions as determined by the doctor.
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 Tretiva 20mg capsule.