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Ocotret 20mg Tablet

Ochoa Laboratories Ltd
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Composition FOR Ocotret 20mg Tablet

Isotretinoin(20mg)

food interaction for Ocotret Tablet

alcohol interaction for Ocotret Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Ocotret Tablet

lactation interaction for Ocotret Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Ocotret 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
None
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ocotret 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ocotret 20mg 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
Ocotret 20mg Tablet 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 Ocotret 20mg Tablet

Isotretinoin(20mg)

Ocotret tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of acne.

How ocotret tablet works

Ocotret 20mg 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 ocotret tablet

Dry skin, Increased liver enzymes, Rash

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Expert advice FOR Ocotret 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 Ocotret 20mg Tablet

Isotretinoin

Q. Is Ocotret 20mg Tablet safe to use?
Ocotret 20mg 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, Ocotret 20mg Tablet should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.
Q. Is Ocotret 20mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Ocotret 20mg Tablet is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.
Q. What are the recommended tests during Ocotret 20mg 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 Ocotret 20mg 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 Ocotret 20mg Tablet has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Ocotret 20mg Tablet.
Q. Why is Ocotret 20mg Tablet so dangerous during pregnancy?
If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Ocotret 20mg Tablet then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.
Q. Can Ocotret 20mg Tablet cause cancer?
No, there are no reports of Ocotret 20mg 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 Ocotret 20mg Tablet?
A normal course of treatment of Ocotret 20mg 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 Ocotret 20mg Tablet affect male fertility?
No, Ocotret 20mg 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 Ocotret 20mg Tablet damage your liver?
There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Ocotret 20mg 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 Ocotret 20mg Tablet.

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