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Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A that is used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments, including antibiotics. Isotretinoin is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program called iPLEDGE. Isotretinoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this...

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Isotretinoin Capsules Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Isotretinoin capsules are indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne in non-pregnant patients 12 years of age and older with multiple inflammatory nodules with a diameter of 5 mm or greater. Because of significant adverse reactions associated with its use, isotretinoin capsules are...

Frequently asked questions about Isotretinoin

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Isotretinoin results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill A67 Brown Oval is Isotretinoin
  • Pill V40 Orange Capsule/Oblong is Isotretinoin
  • Pill A66 Gray Oval is Isotretinoin
  • Pill A01 Orange Oval is Isotretinoin
  • Pill 573 Brown Capsule/Oblong is Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Isotretinoin Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg; 40 mg; 20 mg; 30 mg; 25 mg; 35 mg; micronized 8 mg; micronized 16 mg; micronized 24 mg; micronized 32 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Acne Usual Pediatric Dose for: Acne Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose...

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Isotretinoin Questions & Answers

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Isotretinoin Questions Overview Questions Displaying 12 questions associated with Isotretinoin . What are the most common skin conditions? (with photos) FAQ Answered by Drugs.com Can Accutane cause permanent liver damage? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com Is Absorica the same as Accutane? FAQ Answered by...

Isotretinoin (International database)

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Isotretinoin (International) In the US, Isotretinoin (isotretinoin systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: miscellaneous antineoplastics , miscellaneous uncategorized agents and is used to treat Acne , Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia , Granuloma Annulare , Melanoma - Metastatic...

Isotretinoin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Isotretinoin Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Applies to isotretinoin: oral capsule, oral capsule liquid filled . Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues Oral route (capsule, liquid filled; capsule) Warning: Embryo-Fetal...

Isotretinoin Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Isotretinoin Interactions There are 139 drugs known to interact with isotretinoin , along with 5 disease interactions, and 3 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 24 are major, and 115 are moderate. Does isotretinoin interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view a...

Isotretinoin Support Group

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Isotretinoin Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Isotretinoin has 12 questions and 78 members. Updated 5 Dec 2023. Featured questions Can Accutane cause permanent liver damage? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com Is Absorica the same as Accutane? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com...

Isotretinoin stopped working?

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Isotretinoin stopped working? Question posted by Jesshollyh on 5 Dec 2023 Last updated on 9 December 2023 by sherazjacobmd Help please! I had bad acne on chin/neck area. Been on isotretinoin for 8 months and up until 1 month ago completely clear. Now 3 weeks out form finishing I’ve started...

Isotretinoin Pill Images - What does isotretinoin look like?

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Isotretinoin Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Isotretinoin Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Isotretinoin Disease Interactions There are 5 disease interactions with isotretinoin. Major Retinoids (applies to isotretinoin) intracranial hypertension Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. The use of retinoids has been associated with cases of pseudotumor cerebri (benign intracranial...

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