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Ethitret 10 Softgels

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Composition FOR Ethitret 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin(10mg)

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lactation interaction for Ethitret Soft Gelatin Capsule

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Ethitret 10 Softgels is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ethitret 10 Softgels. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ethitret 10 Softgels 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
Ethitret 10 Softgels 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 Ethitret 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin(10mg)

Ethitret soft gelatin capsule uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of acne.

How ethitret soft gelatin capsule works

Ethitret 10 Softgels 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 ethitret soft gelatin capsule

Dry skin, Increased liver enzymes, Rash

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Expert advice FOR Ethitret 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 Ethitret 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin

Q. Is Ethitret 10 Softgels safe to use?
Ethitret 10 Softgels 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, Ethitret 10 Softgels should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.
Q. Is Ethitret 10 Softgels a steroid?
No, Ethitret 10 Softgels is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.
Q. What are the recommended tests during Ethitret 10 Softgels 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 Ethitret 10 Softgels 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 Ethitret 10 Softgels has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Ethitret 10 Softgels.
Q. Why is Ethitret 10 Softgels so dangerous during pregnancy?
If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Ethitret 10 Softgels then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.
Q. Can Ethitret 10 Softgels cause cancer?
No, there are no reports of Ethitret 10 Softgels 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 Ethitret 10 Softgels?
A normal course of treatment of Ethitret 10 Softgels 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 Ethitret 10 Softgels affect male fertility?
No, Ethitret 10 Softgels 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 Ethitret 10 Softgels damage your liver?
There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Ethitret 10 Softgels 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 Ethitret 10 Softgels.

Content on this page was last updated on 25 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)