Isotretinoin capsules is indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne in non-pregnant patients 12 years of age and older with multiple inflammatory nodules with a diameter of 5 mm or greater. Because of significant adverse reactions associated with its use, isotretinoin capsules is reserved for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Isotretinoin. Full label: DailyMed.
Isotretinoin capsules is indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne in non-pregnant patients 12 years of age and older with multiple inflammatory nodules with a diameter of 5 mm or greater. Because of significant adverse reactions associated with its use, isotretinoin capsules is reserved for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Isotretinoin. Full label: DailyMed.
Evaluations Prior to Prescribing and Use of Isotretinoin Capsules: In patients who can get pregnant, only prescribe isotretinoin capsules after verification and documentation that they are not pregnant. See the Full Prescribing Information for the detailed requirements prior to prescribing isotretinoin capsules Complete the following laboratory tests in all patients: fasting lipid profile and liver function tests.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Isotretinoin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Isotretinoin capsules is contraindicated in: Pregnancy. Patients with hypersensitivity to isotretinoin (or Vitamin A, given the chemical similarity to isotretinoin) or to any of its components (anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions have occurred). Isotretinoin capsules are contraindicated in: Pregnancy Patients with hypersensitivity to isotretinoin (or Vitamin A) or any of its components
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Isotretinoin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Psychiatric Disorders (depression, psychosis, suicidal thoughts and behavior, and aggressive and/or violent behaviors): Prior to and during treatment assess for these conditions; stop if these conditions occur on treatment Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri): Avoid concomitant use with tetracyclines Serious Skin Reactions: Monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and other serious skin reactions and discontinue treatment if they occur Acute Pancreatitis: If pancreatitis symptoms occur, discontinue treatment Lipid Abnormalities (hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL…
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Isotretinoin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following adverse reactions with isotretinoin capsules are described in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Psychiatric Disorders Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) Serious Skin Reactions Pancreatitis Lipid Abnormalities Hearing Impairment Hepatotoxicity Inflammatory Bowel Disease Musculoskeletal Abnormalities Ocular Abnormalities Hypersensitivity Reactions The following…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Isotretinoin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
9 brands · 6 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Isotretinoin guide →
Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Protect from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Isotretinoin.
What is Acnetret?
Acnetret 10mg Capsule is a Isotretinoin medicine made by Deurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 10mg Capsule.
What is the generic name of Acnetret?
The generic name of Acnetret is Isotretinoin.
Which brands of Isotretinoin are available in Nepal?
9 brands of Isotretinoin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 6 makers — including ACNEPRO 20mg Tablet, Acnetret 200mg Capsule, DIANA C 20mg Capsule, Diana C 10mg Capsule, Isotroin 10mg Capsule, Isotroin 20mg Capsule.
What are the side effects of Isotretinoin?
The following adverse reactions with isotretinoin capsules are described in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Psychiatric Disorders Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) Serious Skin Reactions Pancreatitis Lipid Abnormalities Hearing Impairment Hepatotoxicity Inflammatory Bowel Disease Musculoskeletal Abnormalities Ocular Abnormalities Hypersensitivity Reactions The following…
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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