Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
strip of 10.0 soft gelatin capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Isotretinoin (20mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Welgenic Pharma |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A derivative) used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.
Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin 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).
Is Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule safe to use?
While generally used with caution, Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used carefully due to potential adverse reactions. It's recommended for patients with severe nodular acne who have not responded to conventional treatments, including systemic antibiotics. Additionally, it is contraindicated in pregnancy due to the risk of severe birth defects.
Is Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule a steroid?
No, Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) medication used to treat severe forms of acne.
What recommended tests should be performed during Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule therapy?
Your healthcare provider will typically check your liver enzymes and serum lipids before starting treatment. These levels are monitored again after one month, then at three-month intervals unless more frequent monitoring is deemed necessary.
Is the effect of Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule permanent?
Many patients experience a single course effectively curing their condition and preventing its recurrence. If a second course is needed, it's recommended to wait at least eight weeks after completing the first treatment due to continued symptom improvement post-treatment.
Why is Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?
If pregnancy occurs while taking Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, there's an extremely high risk of severe birth defects in the baby.
Can Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause cancer?
No, there are no reported cases of Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule causing cancer. In fact, it may be beneficial in certain forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.
What are the long-term side effects of Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?
The normal treatment duration is 15–20 weeks, so long-term effects on low doses have not been studied extensively. However, it may impact bone mineral density in some patients, leading to osteoporosis or fractures.
Does Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule affect male fertility?
No, Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant changes were observed in ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.
Does Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule damage your liver?
There may be a temporary increase in liver enzymes with Isoten 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule use. Regular laboratory tests are required to monitor these levels, and if they remain elevated for an extended period, your healthcare provider may discontinue the medication.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule for the treatment of severe acne.
- Take it with food.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. 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 Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Isoden 20mg Soft Gelatin 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.
