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Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule

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Composition FOR Accufine 5mg Capsule

Isotretinoin(5mg)

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alcohol interaction for Accufine Capsule

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lactation interaction for Accufine Capsule

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule should be taken with or after food.
None
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule.
CAUTION
Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Accufine 5mg Capsule

Isotretinoin(5mg)

Accufine capsule uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of acne.

How accufine capsule works

Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne. Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria. It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).

Common side effects of accufine capsule

Increased liver enzymes, Rash, Dry skin

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Expert advice FOR Accufine Capsule

  • You have been prescribed Isotretinoin for the treatment of severe acne.
  • Take it with food.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Isotretinoin. Use protective measures such as sunscreen 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 Isotretinoin if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Accufine 5mg Capsule

Isotretinoin

Q. Is Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule safe to use?
Accufine 5mg Softgel 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, Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.
Q. Is Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule a steroid?
No, Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.
Q. What are the recommended tests during Accufine 5mg Softgel 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.
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Q. Is the effect of Accufine 5mg Softgel 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 Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule.
Q. Why is Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?
If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.
Q. Can Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule cause cancer?
No, there are no reports of Accufine 5mg Softgel 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 Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule?
A normal course of treatment of Accufine 5mg Softgel 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 Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule affect male fertility?
No, Accufine 5mg Softgel 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 Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule damage your liver?
There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Accufine 5mg Softgel 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 Accufine 5mg Softgel Capsule.

Content on this page was last updated on 24 November, 2025, by Dr. Mekhala Chandra (MD, MBBS)