Isotroin 30mg Capsule

Isotroin 30 MG 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.

On using Isotroin 30 MG Capsule you may experience the following side effects: drying of skin around the lips and mouth, bleeding from the nose, stomach upset, hair loss. Should these reactions continue or worsen with time notify your health care provider right away.

Generic Accutane Capsules (Isotroin), is an extremely powerful and potent acne-controlling medicine, is used to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne which are resistant to therapy, particularly cystic acne and acne conglobata, especially when the lesions involve the trunk. Nodules are inflammatory lesions which have a diameter of 5 mm or greater. “Severe,” by definition, means “many” as opposed to “few or several” nodules.

A single course of Isotroin therapy for 15 to 20 weeks has been shown to result in total and prolonged remission of disease in many patients. If a second course of therapy is required, it should not be started until at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course of the medication.

Isotretinoin capsules are also available as Roaccutane, Tretiva, Amnesteem, Claravis, and Sotret. Earlier it was available as Accutane in the US market.

Isotroin Capsules (Generic Roaccutane) manufactured by Cipla are available in in the strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg.

The dosage and the drug form depend on the age, weight and medical condition of an individual. Use Isotretinoin as prescribed by your doctor. It is available in tablet, capsule, or gel dosage forms.

• Swallow the tablet/capsule whole. Do not crush or chew the tablet/capsule. Take Isotretinoin with food.
• Apply Isotretinoin gel over the acne.

The overdose symptoms of Isotretinoin may include:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Facial flushing
• Headache
• Loss of balance

Isotroin 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule works by slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne.

Take isotretinoin exactly as your doctor tells you to. There are several strengths of isotretinoin capsules available: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg. Your dose will be calculated from your weight each dose may be a combination of different strengths of capsule.

Isotretinoin is taken once or twice each day. Your doctor will tell you how many capsules of which strengths to take for each dose, and what time(s) of the day to take the doses. This information will also be printed on the label of the packs to remind you about what the doctor said to you.

Take the capsules with food; during a meal is ideal. It is best to swallow the capsules with a drink of water. Do not open or chew the capsules.

If your doctor thinks it necessary, your dose may be adjusted during the course of your treatment. If this happens, make sure you follow carefully the instructions that your doctor gives to you.

You will be prescribed a course of treatment that lasts for 4-6 months. Only one course of treatment is usually needed.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember (unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which case take the next dose when it is due and leave out the forgotten dose). Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to tretinoin/isotretinoin/retinoids or any other component present in the dosage form.

Liver disease

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an impairment of liver function.

Hypervitaminosis A

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have more than normal levels of vitamin A in the body.

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.

Most side effects of Generic Roaccutane appear to be dose related with the more severe effects occurring at Isotretinoin doses above 1 mg/kg/day. The side effects may recede during continued therapy and the mucocutaneous effects were seen to be reversible with dosage reduction or discontinuation of therapy.

The most commonly observed side effects associated with Isotroin therapy are those associated with hypervitaminosis A, i.e. dryness of the mucosa, which on the lips can be relieved by the application of a fatty ointment, dryness of the nasal mucosa which can lead to epistaxis, dryness of the pharyngeal mucosa and hoarseness and dryness of the vaginal and/or anal mucosa.

• Bone and joint pain
• Bleeding from nose
• Scaling, burning, redness, and swelling of skin
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Pain and tenderness of eyes
• Itchy and dry skin
• Heart burn
• Rectal bleeding
• Difficult or painful urination
• Increased thirst
• Increased heartbeat
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears

Alcohol

Taking isotretinoin with alcohol may have unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting.

Pregnancy

Isotroin 30mg 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.

Driving

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.

Kidney

Isotroin 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Isotroin 30mg 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.

Liver

Isotroin 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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1.Is isotretinoin a steroid?

No, isotretinoin is not a steroid

2.Is isotretinoin effective?

Isotretinoin is effective when used for indication and at doses advised by the doctor

3.Can it be used for oily skin?

It should not be used merely to treat oily skin

4.Can it be used for mild acne and does it clear scars permanently?

It should not be used for mild acne but only for severe acne which has not responded to other treatment. It may not clear scars permanently

5.How long can I use isotretinoin?

Isotretinoin has to be used for at least 4-6 weeks. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding the duration of use and do not self-medicate or use for extended period of time

6.Can isotretinoin be taken with milk?

Yes isotretinoin can be taken with milk

7.Does isotretinoin cause weight gain/weight loss/hair loss/affect menstrual cycle?

Isotretinoin is not known to commonly cause weight gain/weight loss/hair loss/affect menstrual cycle

8.Can I take ibuprofen/ creatinine/ vitamins/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ antibiotics with isotretinoin?

There are no known drug-drug interactions between isotretinoin and ibuprofen/ creatinine/ vitamins other than Vitamin A/ Tylenol (paracetamol). However, vitamin A used in addition to isotretinoin can cause vitamin A toxicity. Tetracycline antibiotics and isotretinoin may lead to increase in pressure in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Doctor’s advice should be strictly followed about taking any medications along with isotretinoin

9.Is isotretinoin same as tretinoin/ Accutane?

Accutane is the brand name for isotretinoin. Isotretinoin and tretinoin are different from each other, but they are forms of vitamin A and have similar indications of use

10.Is isotretinoin a permanent cure for acne?

Isotretinoin is effective for severe acne not responding to other treatment. It does prevent acne from returning for a long time after a single course. However, in few cases, acne may return or flare-up.