Accutane
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Description
Accutane, Accufine – 10 softgel tablets @ 20mg per tab
Accutane BASIC INFORMATION
Accufine 20 mg is a drug that contains Isotretinoin as an active ingredient of the medicine called retinoid, derived from vitamin A, which is essential for vision, immune function, and skin health, and useful to treat acne-related problems that have not been able to be treated with other treatments. Accufine 20 mg comes in the form of a soft gel capsule.
Accufine 10 mg works by reducing oil production in the skin, which is a primary reason for forming acne. Accufine is a type of retinoid consisting of vitamin A. Isotretinoin works by reducing the activity of the sebaceous gland. Connecting to a certain receptor in the sebaceous gland reduces the activity of the gland, leading to a decrease in oil production. It also has the property to shade a dead skin cell, leading to the removal of acne from the skin
- Do not use Accufine 10 mg if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
- This drug can cause serious birth defects, which is why it should be avoided if you are pregnant.
- Use a more intense birth control pill while taking Accufine 10, as it can cause birth defects.
- Do not donate blood one month after you stop taking Accufine 10mg.
- One should avoid roaming in the sun for a long time and use sunscreen, as Accufine usually makes the skin sensitive to the sun, hence it can be damaged in direct sunlight.
- Consult your doctor if you notice any side effects such as dry skin, dry lips, nosebleeds, or joint pain.
- Inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking before starting to take Accufine 10mg, as it can interact with other drugs and generate side effects.
Generally, a dosage of Accufine 10 mg is ranging between 0.5 to 1 mg/kg per day recommended to be take in two separate doses with food for 15 to 20 weeks, the total sum of doses is 120 mg to 150 mg per kg.
