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Actame 5mg Tablet

Sol Derma Pharmaceuiticals Pvt Ltd
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Composition FOR Actame 5mg Tablet

Isotretinoin(5mg)

food interaction for Actame Tablet

alcohol interaction for Actame Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Actame Tablet

lactation interaction for Actame Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Actame 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
None
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Actame 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Actame 5mg Tablet 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.
UNSAFE
Actame 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Actame 5mg Tablet

Isotretinoin(5mg)

Actame tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of acne.

How actame tablet works

Actame 5mg Tablet 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 actame tablet

Dry skin, Increased liver enzymes, Rash

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Expert advice FOR Actame Tablet

  • 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 Actame 5mg Tablet

Isotretinoin

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

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)