Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Acitretin(10mg)
Aceret 25 Capsule is a medicine that is similar to vitamin A and is involved in the normal growth of skin cells. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis. It works by stopping the overgrowth and thickening of skin cells.
Aceret 25 Capsule is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are dry lips, dryness in the mouth, skin peeling, joint pain, itching, runny nose, nosebleeds, hair loss, and increased levels of blood fat. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Avoid sun exposure and cover the treated areas with clothing or use a sunscreen before stepping out in the sun. Your doctor may get your regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and the levels of fats such as cholesterol in your blood. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding as Aceret 25 Capsule can cause fetal abnormalities.
Acitretin works by inhibiting the excessive cell growth and keratinisation (process by which skin cells become thickened due to the deposition of a protein within them) seen in psoriasis. It therefore reduces the thickening of the skin, plaque formation and scaling
Following oral absorption, acitretin undergoes extensive metabolism and interconversion by simple isomerization to its 13-cis form (cis-acitretin). Both parent compound and isomer are further metabolized into chain-shortened breakdown products and conjugates, which are excreted
Dryness in mouth
Skin peeling
Itching
Hair loss
Dry skin
Lip inflammation
Dry eye
Inflammation of the nose
diabetes.
high cholesterol.
high amount of triglyceride in the blood.
mental problems.
alcoholism.
depression.
pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain.
capillary leak syndrome, a condition where fluid leaks out of small blood vessels.
Aceret 25 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aceret 25 Capsule.
Aceret 25 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Acitretin is FDA-approved for psoriasis (severe plaque-type psoriasis, pustular psoriasis generalized, pustular psoriasis localized), combination therapy with ultraviolet B (UVB) or psoralen ultraviolet A (PUVA), combination therapy with cyclosporine, combination therapy with biologic therapies
hyperlipidemia.
liver disease.
renal dysfunction.
intracranial hypertension.
psychiatric disorders.
alcoholism.
diabetes.
ophthalmologic effects.
Aceret 25 Capsule is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Aceret 25 Capsule helps reduce thickening, plaque formation and scaling of the skin in conditions such as psoriasis.
Take it at the same time every day with food or a glass of milk.
Do not take Aceret 25 Capsule if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding as it can cause birth defects in babies. Use effective methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy.
You will need to take pregnancy tests regularly if you are on treatment with and for at least 3 years after you stop taking this medicine.
Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Aceret 25 Capsule as it increases the sensitivity of your skin. Use protective measures such as sun-creams and protective clothing.
It may cause dryness of skin, mouth, and lips. Drink plenty of water and use a moisturiser and lip balm, if needed.
It may cause dry eyes and blurring of vision. Avoid wearing contact lenses and be cautious before driving or using machines.
Your doctor may get your regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and the levels of fats such as cholesterol in your blood.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Aceret 25 Capsule is to be taken with food.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Aceret 25 Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Aceret 25 Capsule an immunosuppressant?
No, Aceret 25 Capsule is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used to treat severe form of psoriasis.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Aceret 25 Capsule?
Do not consume anything that contains alcohol while taking Aceret 25 Capsule and for 2 months after treatment. Aceret 25 Capsule and alcohol combine to form a substance that may remain in the body for more than 3 years.
Q. How long does Aceret 25 Capsule take to work?
Aceret 25 Capsule does not work right away. It may take about 2-4 weeks to see an improvement and about 2-3 months before you see the full benefits of this medicine. Therefore, you should continue taking it even if you do not see any improvement initially.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Aceret 25 Capsule?
Aceret 25 Capsule can cause serious birth defects in your unborn child. Therefore, you should not take Aceret 25 Capsule if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. Aceret 25 Capsule may also cause liver damage. Therefore, contact your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.
