Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

Composition of Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

Acrotac 10 mg Capsule contains Acitretin 10 mg (soft gelatin capsule). It belongs to the Systemic retinoid (retinoic acid derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

• Treatment of severe psoriasis (including erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis) and other severe disorders of keratinization (e.g.
• ichthyosis
• palmoplantar keratoderma) when other therapies are inadequate.

Key benefits

• Reduces scaling and thick plaques in severe psoriasis
• Improves pustular/erythrodermic psoriasis
• Helps normalize abnormal skin keratinization
• Can reduce flare frequency with maintenance therapy

How Acrotac 10 mg Capsule works

Acitretin is an oral retinoid that normalizes epidermal cell growth and differentiation and reduces abnormal keratinization. It also has anti-inflammatory effects that help improve psoriatic plaques and scaling.

How to take Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

Take orally exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with food (preferably a fatty meal) to improve absorption. Swallow capsule whole; do not crush or chew. Strictly follow contraception and monitoring instructions.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

Most side effects of Acrotac are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dry lips (cheilitis)
• dry skin
• peeling
• itching
• photosensitivity
• hair thinning
• eye dryness/conjunctivitis
• nose dryness/epistaxis
• headache
• elevated liver enzymes
• increased triglycerides and cholesterol
• muscle/joint pain

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Severe teratogenic risk: contraindicated in pregnancy; effective contraception required during therapy and for an extended period after stopping (per prescriber guidance). Do not donate blood during treatment and for a prolonged period after discontinuation. Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 2 months after stopping (can form etretinate, prolonging teratogenic risk). Use with caution in liver disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, depression; monitor LFTs and lipid profile regularly. May cause night vision impairment; caution while driving. Avoid excess sun/UV exposure. Do not use with other retinoids or vitamin A due to toxicity.

Do not take Acrotac if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for use on broken or infected skin unless prescribed.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol (increases conversion to etretinate),tetracyclines (risk of intracranial hypertension),vitamin A/other retinoids (additive toxicity),methotrexate (increased hepatotoxicity),phenytoin (protein-binding interaction),progestin-only mini-pill may be less reliable (use combined/dual contraception),lipid-lowering agents and hepatotoxic drugs (additive risk)

How to store Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin. Wash your hands after use.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA 2

Therapeutic class:

Anti-psoriatic

Drug class:

Systemic retinoid (retinoic acid derivative)