Accufine
Formulated to alleviate severe acne to target deep lesions and support long-term skin clearance.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Isotretinoin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 30mg
Supply requirements for Accufine depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Accufine details
- Condition
- Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne
- Alternative names
- isotretinoin
- Therapeutic class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Systemic Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- rosacea; folliculitis decalvans
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hypersensitivity to isotretinoin; hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- dry skin; dry eyes; chapped lips
- Moderate side effects
- elevated triglycerides; elevated liver enzymes; musculoskeletal pain
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Tetracycline; Vitamin A; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and adolescents.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate severe acne to target deep lesions and support long-term skin clearance.
Mechanism of action
Reduces sebaceous gland size and sebum production, inhibits follicular keratinisation, and limits the growth of acne-causing bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic. Do not use under any circumstances during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.