Tretiva 40 Capsule (Isotretinoin 40mg)
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE FORM | Capsule |
| GENERIC NAME | Isotretinoin |
| INDICATION | Treatment of Acne |
| PACKAGING: | 10 soft gelatin capsules in 1 strip |
| MANUFACTURER | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| COMPOSITION | Isotretinoin (40mg) |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Tretiva 40 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.
Tretiva 40 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.
Tretiva 40 Capsule may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile. Avoid any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. Additionally, it may cause dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer. This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
USES OF TRETIVA SOFT GELATIN CAPSULE
- Treatment of Acne
BENEFITS OF TRETIVA SOFT GELATIN CAPSULE
In Treatment of Acne
SIDE EFFECTS OF TRETIVA SOFT GELATIN CAPSULE
Common side effects of Tretiva
- Dry skin
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
HOW TO USE TRETIVA SOFT GELATIN CAPSULE
HOW TRETIVA SOFT GELATIN CAPSULE WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Your night vision may get worse during your treatment. This can happen suddenly. Drowsiness and dizziness have been reported very rarely. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
If you experience excessive tiredness, puffy eyes and difficulty in urination while taking this medicine, inform your doctor and stop the therapy.
Liver
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