WHAT IS ACUTRET 10MG?
ACUTRET 10MG contains Isotretinoin which belongs to Retinoids
WHAT ACUTRET 10MG IS USED FOR?
ACUTRET 10MG is used to treat the most severe form of acne (nodular acne)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Tell your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
Are allergic to Isotretinoin or to any other ingredients of this medicine
Have mental problems, asthma or diabetes
Have liver or heart disease
Have bone loss (osteoporosis) or weak bones
Have anorexia nervosa, an eating problem where people eat too little
Have food or medicine allergies
Are undergoing cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin, including waxing, dermabrasion, or laser procedures
PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING
ACUTRET 10MG must not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. ACUTRET 10MG causes severe birth defects like deformed babies, loss of a baby before birth (miscarriage), death of the baby, and early (premature) births
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant
DRIVING & USING MACHINES
ACUTRET 10MG may decrease your ability to see in the dark
Do not drive or use machines unless you know how this medicine affects you
INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription, herbal supplements.
Especially tell your doctor if you are taking,
Vitamin A supplements
Tetracycline antibiotics
Progestin-only birth control pills
Phenytoin used to treat fits
Corticosteroid medicines
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always take ACUTRET 10MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor
The amount of ACUTRET 10MG you take has been specially chosen for you. It is based on your body weight, and may change during treatment
Swallow ACUTRET 10MG whole with a full glass of water
If you take more ACUTRET 10MG
If you take more ACUTRET 10MG, call your doctor right away
If you forget to take ACUTRET 10MG
If you miss a dose, just skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time
If you stop taking ACUTRET 10MG
Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
SIDE EFFECTS OF ACUTRET 10MG:
SERIOUS
• Birth defects (deformed babies), loss of a baby before birth (miscarriage), death of the baby, and early (premature) births
• Serious mental health problems
• Depression, psychosis (seeing or hearing things that are not real)
• Suicidal thoughts
• Sleep too much or have trouble sleeping
• Become more irritable, angry, or aggressive than usual (for example, temper outbursts, thoughts of violence)
• Increased brain pressure marked by bad headache, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea or vomiting
• Seizures (convulsions)
• Stroke
• Muscle weakness with or without pain
• Serious allergic reactions marked by hives, a swollen face or mouth, or have trouble breathing
• Fever, rash, or red patches or bruises on your legs
• Blood sugar problems
COMMON
• Dry skin, dry eyes
• Chapped lips
• Dry nose that may lead to nosebleeds
STORAGE:
Store ACUTRET 10MG at room temperature (15-25°C)
Keep out of reach of children
Do not use this after the expiry date
