Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

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Rs.310for 1 strip(s) (10 soft gelatin capsules each)

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Composition FOR Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin(30mg)

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food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
None

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION

Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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.

UNSAFE

Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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SALT INFORMATION FOR Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin(30mg)

Actoret soft gelatin capsule uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of acne.

How actoret soft gelatin capsule works

Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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 actoret soft gelatin capsule

Dry skin, Increased liver enzymes, Rash

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Expert advice FOR Actoret Soft Gelatin 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 Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin

Q. Is Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule safe to use?

Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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, Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.

Q. Is Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule a steroid?

No, Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.

Q. What are the recommended tests during Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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 Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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 Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule.

Q. Why is Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?

If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.

Q. Can Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause cancer?

No, there are no reports of Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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 Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

A normal course of treatment of Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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 Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule affect male fertility?

No, Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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 Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule damage your liver?

There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin 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 Actoret 30mg Soft Gelatin Capsule.