Isotretinoin

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 — 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. 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 — 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 — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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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.