Isoteen 10 mg

Indication

Treatment of severe nodulocystic (recalcitrant) acne that has not responded to standard therapy, including systemic antibiotics.

Ingredients

• Isotretinoin 10 mg

Direction

Use only as prescribed by a doctor. Usual dose is 0.5–1 mg/kg body weight per day, taken with food in two divided doses, for a course of about 15–20 weeks. Swallow capsules whole.

Side effects

• Dry
• cracked lips (cheilitis)
• dry skin
• dry mouth and dry nose
• nosebleeds.
• Dry or irritated eyes
• reduced night vision
• muscle and joint pain
• headache.
• Raised blood lipids and liver enzymes
• rarely mood changes
• depression
• severe skin reactions or raised intracranial pressure.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Causes severe birth defects: must not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• women must use effective contraception from 1 month before
• during and 1 month after treatment.
• Do not take with vitamin A supplements or tetracycline antibiotics
• do not donate blood during and for 1 month after treatment.
• Avoid strong sunlight
• waxing
• laser and dermabrasion
• tell your doctor about any history of depression
• liver disease or high blood lipids. Read the insert paper carefully before use.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.