Nutret 5mg Capsule
strip of 10.0 capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Isotretinoin (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Nuper therapeutics |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Nutret 5mg Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A derivative) used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments. Nutret 5mg 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. The most common side effects include dry skin, rash, and increased liver enzymes. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.
Acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne..The controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria..It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).
Is Nutret 5mg Capsule safe to use?
Nutret 5mg Capsule should be used with caution as it is associated with potential adverse reactions. It should only be used by patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapies, including systemic antibiotics. It is also not recommended for pregnant women due to the risk of severe birth defects.
Is Nutret 5mg Capsule a steroid?
No, Nutret 5mg Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) that is used to treat severe types of acne.
What are the recommended tests during Nutret 5mg Capsule therapy?
Before starting treatment with Nutret 5mg Capsule, your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked. These levels will also be monitored one month after treatment initiation and subsequently at 3-month intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.
Is the effect of Nutret 5mg Capsule permanent?
In many patients, a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents its recurrence. If a second course is necessary, it should be delayed at least eight weeks after completion of the first course. This is because experience with Nutret 5mg Capsule suggests that symptoms may continue to improve following treatment.
Why is Nutret 5mg Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?
Using Nutret 5mg Capsule during pregnancy carries an extremely high risk of severe birth defects in the baby.
Can Nutret 5mg Capsule cause cancer?
There is no evidence to suggest that Nutret 5mg Capsule causes cancer. It may actually be helpful for some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.
What are the long-term side effects of Nutret 5mg Capsule?
The typical course of treatment for Nutret 5mg Capsule is 15–20 weeks. Therefore, long-term effects from low doses have not been studied. It may affect bone mineral density, potentially leading to osteoporosis or fractures in some patients.
Does Nutret 5mg Capsule affect male fertility?
No, Nutret 5mg Capsule does not affect the fertility of men. There were no significant effects on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.
Does Nutret 5mg Capsule damage your liver?
Nutret 5mg Capsule may cause a transient increase in liver enzymes during use. Therefore, regular lab tests are required. These levels generally return to normal over time. However, if the levels remain elevated for prolonged periods, your doctor may consider discontinuing Nutret 5mg Capsule.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Nutret 5mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed Nutret 5mg Capsule for the treatment of severe acne.
- Take it with food.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Nutret 5mg 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 Nutret 5mg Capsule if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Nutret 5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Nutret 5mg 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
Nutret 5mg 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.
