Sotret, Isotretinoin

Sotret

Isotretinoin

Sotret

10

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

Capsule

20 mg, 30 mg

India

Isotretinoin

Uses

Sotret is used in the treatment and prevention of acne.

How it Works

Sotret is known as a form of vitamin A. Sotret reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in the skin, and helps the skin renew itself more quickly.

Common Side effects

The USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant to NOT consume any form of Sotret. Sotret can cause adverse birth defects in babies. Sotret is known as a category X drug, the FDA has placed a severe advisory against pregnant women or women who are planning to get pregnant against consuming Sotret. If pregnancy does occur during Sotret treatment it is advised for the woman to consult with the doctor the option to discontinue the pregnancy as there is a very high risk of birth defects in the baby. 

 
Breastfeeding women are advised against the consumption of Sotret as this medicine can cause severe health problems in babies.


Some of the potential side effects of Sotret include the symptoms below;

Bone or joint pain,
Burning,
Eye inflammation,
Nosebleeds,
Redness,
Itching,
Inflammation of the lips,
Skin infection or rash

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