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Teen-Tret 5 Softgel Capsule

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Rs.82.40for 1 strip(s) (10 soft gelatin capsules each)
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Composition FOR Teen-Tret 5mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin(5mg)

food interaction for Teen-Tret Soft Gelatin Capsule

alcohol interaction for Teen-Tret Soft Gelatin Capsule

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lactation interaction for Teen-Tret Soft Gelatin Capsule

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Teen-Tret 5 Softgel Capsule is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Teen-Tret 5 Softgel Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Teen-Tret 5 Softgel 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
Teen-Tret 5 Softgel 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 Teen-Tret 5mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin(5mg)

Teen-tret soft gelatin capsule uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of acne.

How teen-tret soft gelatin capsule works

Teen-Tret 5 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 teen-tret soft gelatin capsule

Dry skin, Increased liver enzymes, Rash

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Expert advice FOR Teen-Tret 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 Teen-Tret 5mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Isotretinoin

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

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