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Isotrenol 20mg Capsule

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Isotrenol 20mg Capsule – Isotretinoin (20mg) 20 mg by Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassRetinoid
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassDERMA
Action ClassRetinoids- First generation

About Isotrenol 20mg Capsule

Isotrenol 20mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.Isotrenol 20mg Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.The most common side effects include dry skin, rash, and increased liver enzymes. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.Isotrenol 20mg Capsule may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile. Avoid any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. Additionally, it may cause dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer. This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

How It Works

Isotrenol 20mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.Isotrenol 20mg Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.The most common side effects include dry skin, rash, and increased liver enzymes. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.Isotrenol 20mg Capsule may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile. Avoid any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. Additionally, it may cause dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer. This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Isotrenol 20mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Composition of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule

Uses of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule

Treatment of Acne

Key Benefits of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule

  • In Treatment of Acne Isotrenol 20mg Capsule helps treat acne by reducing the production of sebum (a natural substance) that causes acne. This kills acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep taking it even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free.

Side Effects of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule

  • Dry skin
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Rash

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Isotrenol 20mg Capsule

Alcohol
CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Isotrenol 20mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
UNSAFE

Isotrenol 20mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Isotrenol 20mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE

Isotrenol 20mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.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.

Kidney
CAUTION

Isotrenol 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
UNSAFE

Isotrenol 20mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Isotrenol 20mg Capsule should be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. In addition, Isotrenol 20mg Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.

No, Isotrenol 20mg Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.

Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.

It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back. If at all a second course is required, one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course. This is because experience with Isotrenol 20mg Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Isotrenol 20mg Capsule.

If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Isotrenol 20mg Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.

No, there are no reports of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.

A normal course of treatment of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule is 15–20 weeks. Therefore, the long-term effects of low doses have not been studied. However, it may have some effect on bone mineral density. It may decrease bone mineral density in some patients, resulting in osteoporosis or fractures.

No, Isotrenol 20mg Capsule does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.

There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Isotrenol 20mg Capsule use. Therefore, regular laboratory tests are required. These values generally return to normal after some time. If the levels remain elevated for a long time, your doctor may discontinue the use of Isotrenol 20mg Capsule.

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