Isotane 10 mg

Composition of Isotane 10 mg

Isotane 10 mg contains Isotretinoin. It belongs to the Retinoid / keratolytic class of medicines.

Uses of Isotane 10 mg

• This medicine is used in the treatment of acne
• blackheads and whiteheads
• pigmentation and rough skin.

Key benefits

• Clears and prevents acne
• Improves skin texture and marks over time

How Isotane 10 mg works

Isotretinoin unblocks the pores and speeds up the turnover of skin cells, so fewer spots form.

How to take Isotane 10 mg

Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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 can cause severe irritation when far too much cream is applied; an oral retinoid taken in excess can cause headache, vomiting and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Isotane 10 mg

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

• Dryness
• Peeling
• Redness
• Burning or stinging
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight

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 Isotane 10 mg

Warnings and precautions

Acne often looks worse for the first two to four weeks before it improves. This is expected — do not stop. Use sunscreen every day. These medicines make the skin burn much more easily. Oral isotretinoin must never be taken in pregnancy — it causes severe birth defects. Reliable contraception and the pregnancy tests your dermatologist requires are essential before, during and after the course. Start with alternate nights and build up, and do not use more than a pea-sized amount for the whole face. Do not combine several strong acne actives at once without advice — the irritation compounds.

Do not take Isotane if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Oral retinoids are absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy and in anyone who might become pregnant without a pregnancy prevention programme. Topical retinoids are avoided in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Do not combine with other peeling agents or with waxing and harsh scrubs. Oral retinoids must not be combined with tetracycline antibiotics.

How to store Isotane 10 mg

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Isotane 10 mg

Apply retinoids at night to clean, dry skin, and moisturise afterwards. Give it at least eight to twelve weeks before judging whether it works. Do not pick or squeeze spots — that is what leaves scars.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

Anti-acne agent

Drug class:

Retinoid / keratolytic