Roaccutane 10x20mg

Description

Isotretinoin helps reduce pimples (acne) and bumps. It’s used for severe acne and severe rosacea.

• Initial worsening: Acne can get worse in the first weeks; this is normal.

• Effectiveness: You usually notice if it works after a few weeks.

• Duration:

  • Acne treatment usually lasts 4 to 6 months. If a second treatment is needed, wait 2 months before starting again.

  • Rosacea treatment usually lasts 3 to 4 months.

How to take it:

• Take isotretinoin during or right after meals to improve absorption.

Common side effects:

• Dry lips, eyes, and nose

• Eye inflammation and sore throat

• Increased sensitivity to sun (use sunscreen with high SPF or avoid sun exposure)

• Not to be used during pregnancy — isotretinoin is very harmful to the baby. Pregnancy tests will be done before and during treatment, and you must use two forms of contraception simultaneously (e.g., the pill and condoms) from one month before to one month after treatment.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment as the medication might pass into breast milk and harm the baby.

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Side effects overview:

Very common (over 30 in 100 people):

• Miscarriage or severe birth defects if taken during pregnancy

• Dry mucous membranes (skin with a thin mucus layer)

• Skin irritation

Common (10-30 in 100 people):

• Joint, muscle, or back pain

• Increased cholesterol or blood sugar levels

• Low blood cell counts (signs: bruising, nosebleeds, extreme fatigue)

Less common (1-10 in 100 people):

• Hair loss

• Increased skin sensitivity to UV light (sun, tanning beds)

Rare (less than 1 in 100 people):

• Tendon problems and bone loss

• Excessive hair growth in women, excessive sweating, nail growth issues and nail infections

• Mental health issues (anxiety, psychosis, mood changes such as depression or hostile feelings)

• Visual problems (blurred vision, poor night vision, color blindness, light sensitivity, cataracts, irritated eyes)

• Hearing loss

• Increased pressure in the head (severe headache, nausea, vomiting, vision problems)

• Gastrointestinal issues (nausea, diarrhea)

• Headaches, drowsiness, dizziness

• Worsening acne, skin rash, darkening of the skin

• Liver or pancreas problems

• Kidney problems

• Heart attack or stroke

• In men: erectile difficulties, decreased or sometimes increased libido, breast enlargement

• Inflammation of the urethra

• Hypersensitivity reactions

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Usage instructions for Roaccutane:

• Take capsules during or right after a meal for better absorption.

• Duration of treatment:

  • Acne: usually 4 to 6 months; if a second course is needed, wait 2 months before starting again. Acne may continue to improve up to 2 months after stopping treatment.

  • Rosacea: usually 3 to 4 months.