Isoteen 10 mg

Indication

Treatment of severe nodulocystic acne, including severe acne that has not responded to standard therapy with systemic antibiotics and topical treatment.

Ingredients

• Isotretinoin 10 mg

Direction

Use only under a doctor's prescription and supervision. Usual starting dose 0.5 mg/kg per day taken with food in 1–2 doses, adjusted by the doctor (typically 0.5–1 mg/kg/day for about 16–24 weeks). Swallow capsules whole. See the insert paper.

Side effects

• Dry lips
• dry skin
• dry eyes and nose
• nosebleeds
• skin fragility and sun sensitivity are common.
• Muscle or joint pain
• headache
• raised blood fats and liver enzymes
• rarely mood changes or depression — seek medical advice promptly.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Causes severe birth defects: must not be used during pregnancy
• women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception before
• during and for 1 month after treatment.
• Do not use while breastfeeding
• with liver impairment
• very high blood lipids
• vitamin A excess
• or together with tetracycline antibiotics or vitamin A supplements. Do not donate blood during and 1 month after treatment.
• Avoid strong sunlight and waxing or laser skin procedures
• report mood changes. Prescription medicine — read the insert paper carefully before use.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.