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Pack: Capsule · 20 mg · 10`S
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Contains: Isotretinoin (20mg)
Isokon 20 mg Capsule contains Isotretinoin (20mg) and is used for acne. Prescription required.
Isokon 20 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine containing Isotretinoin (20mg). It is used for acne. It belongs to the group of medicines called Retinoid / keratolytic.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.
The side effects seen most often with Isokon 20 mg Capsule are anemia (low number of red blood cells) Low blood platelets Eyelid inflammation Conjunctivitis Dry eye Eye irritation Dry skin Dermatitis Exfoliative dermatitis Itching Increased liver enzymes. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.
Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Isokon 20 mg Capsule works.
Treatment of Acne
Most side effects of Isokon are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Isokon 20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.
Isokon 20 mg Capsule works by slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne.
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.
If you miss a dose of Isokon 20mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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.
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
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Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
Medical disclaimer: product information is for awareness only and does not replace medical advice. For Rx medicines, a valid prescription is required. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalised guidance.
