Isotroin
Intended to relieve severe recalcitrant acne to support epidermal resolution and target deep follicular swelling.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Isotretinoin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg · 30mg
Supply requirements for Isotroin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Isotroin details
- Condition
- Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne
- Alternative names
- isotretinoin
- Therapeutic class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Systemic Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- rosacea
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to retinoids
- Minor side effects
- dry skin; dry eyes; chapped lips
- Moderate side effects
- elevated triglycerides; musculoskeletal pain; elevated transaminases
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Tetracyclines; Vitamin A; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve severe recalcitrant acne to support epidermal resolution and target deep follicular swelling.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses follicular sebum gland size and secretion, reducing cell bacterial colonisation and local inflammatory responses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic. Strictly contraindicated. Use two forms of birth control. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.