Manufacturer: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Isotretinoin(20mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Acutret 20 Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.
Acutret 20 Capsule 10's is a human-made, or synthetic form of vitamin A used to treat a severe form of acne. Acutret 20 Capsule 10's reduces sebum (skin's natural oil) production cells in the skin's surface by decreasing the activity and size of sebaceous glands. Thereby unblocks pores and kills acne-causing bacteria.
The pharmacokinetic profile of isotretinoin is predictable and can be described using linear pharmacokinetic theory. The drug is rapidly absorbed following oral administration, is highly bound to plasma protein, and is metabolized to 4-oxo-isotretinoin.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acutret
Dry skin
Increased liver enzymes
Rash
diabetes.
osteomalacia, or softening of bones.
high amount of triglyceride in the blood.
overweight.
very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell.
congenital deficiency of neutrophils, a white blood cell.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
Acutret 20 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Acutret 20 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Acutret 20 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Acutret 20 Capsule helps treat acne by reducing the production of sebum (a natural substance) that causes acne. This kills acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep taking it even if it appears not to be working.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Acutret 20 Capsule 10's may interact with anticonvulsants or medicines for fits (phenytoin), antibiotics (doxycycline, demeclocycline, minocycline, oxytetracycline, tetracycline, eravacycline), vitamins (vitamin A). Drug-Food Interaction: Do not use Acutret 20 Capsule 10's
Acutret 20 Capsule is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Acutret 20 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Acutret 20 Capsule for the treatment of severe acne.
Take it with food.
Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Acutret 20 Capsule. Use protective measures such as sun-cream or protective clothing.
Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine as it makes your skin more fragile.
It may cause dryness of mouth, lips, and eyes. Drink plenty of water, use moisturiser and avoid wearing contact lenses. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Do not take Acutret 20 Capsule if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acutret 20 Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Acutret 20 Capsule safe to use?
Acutret 20 Capsule should be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. In addition, Acutret 20 Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.
Q. Is Acutret 20 Capsule a steroid?
No, Acutret 20 Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.
Q. What are the recommended tests during Acutret 20 Capsule therapy?
Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.
Q. Is the effect of Acutret 20 Capsule permanent?
It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back. If at all a second course is required, one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course. This is because experience with Acutret 20 Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Acutret 20 Capsule.
Q. Why is Acutret 20 Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?
If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Acutret 20 Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.
Q. Can Acutret 20 Capsule cause cancer?
No, there are no reports of Acutret 20 Capsule causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.
Q. What are the long-term side effects of Acutret 20 Capsule?
A normal course of treatment of Acutret 20 Capsule is 15–20 weeks. Therefore, the long-term effects of low doses have not been studied. However, it may have some effect on bone mineral density. It may decrease bone mineral density in some patients, resulting in osteoporosis or fractures.
Q. Does Acutret 20 Capsule affect male fertility?
No, Acutret 20 Capsule does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.
Q. Does Acutret 20 Capsule damage your liver?
There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Acutret 20 Capsule use. Therefore, regular laboratory tests are required. These values generally return to normal after some time. If the levels remain elevated for a long time, your doctor may discontinue the use of Acutret 20 Capsule.
