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Izotretinoin

Izotretinoin – drug with antiseborrheal action.

Form of release and structure

Izotretinoin release in the form of capsules.

Active agent is a part of 1 capsule: изотретиноин – 2,5; 5; 10 or 20 mg.

Indications to use

Izotretinoin appoint for treatment of severe forms of an acne (acne rash) which does not give in to therapy by other means.

Contraindications

  • Liver and renal failure;
  • Concomitant use with a methotrexate;
  • Pregnancy, childbearing age at women;
  • Hypersensitivity to drug components.

Route of administration and dosage

Izotretinoin accept inside, during meal.

Initial daily dose – 0,1 mg/kg. Depending on portability and efficiency of drug approximately in 4 weeks it is necessary to specify a daily dose (in the range of 0,1-1 mg/kg of body weight, but no more than 2 mg/kg). At a small daily dose drug can be accepted once a day, at big – in stages.

Therapy duration – up to 16 weeks. If necessary in 2 months carrying out repeated medical courses is possible.

Side effects

Possible side effects during Izotretinoin's use in the instruction are not described.

Special instructions

Before Izotretinoin's reception, and also in cases of emergence of uncharacteristic symptoms it is necessary to consult with the doctor.

Medicinal interaction

There are no data on Izotretinoin's interaction with other medicines.

Terms and storage conditions

To store in protected from light, the place, dry, unavailable to children.

 
 
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