Isotroin-30 – Strip of 10 Capsules

Description

Isotroin-30 – Strip of 10 Capsules is a high-strength prescription medication used for severe, resistant forms of acne, particularly nodulocystic acne, when lower doses or other treatments have failed.

✅ Composition (per capsule):

• Isotretinoin IP 30 mg
  (A synthetic derivative of Vitamin A)

💊 Primary Uses:

• Severe nodular acne

• Cystic acne

• Acne unresponsive to antibiotics or topical therapy

• Sometimes used in folliculitis or hidradenitis suppurativa (off-label)

⚙️ How It Works:

• Shrinks sebaceous glands → less oil

• Reduces acne-causing bacteria

• Unclogs pores and decreases inflammation

• Prevents new acne formation over time

⚠️ Important Warnings & Precautions:

🚫 Pregnancy Warning (Category X):

• High risk of severe birth defects

• Women must:

  • Use 2 forms of contraception

  • Have monthly pregnancy tests

  • Stop donating blood during and for 1 month after treatment

🧪 Regular Monitoring Required:

• Liver function test (LFT)

• Lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides)

• Complete blood count (CBC)

• Psychological evaluation (rare mood effects)

❗ Common Side Effects:

🧴 Dosage & Duration:

• Usually taken with fatty food (to enhance absorption)

• Course duration: typically 16–20 weeks

• Adjusted based on weight and skin response

🛑 Avoid:

• Vitamin A supplements (risk of toxicity)

• Alcohol (may increase liver burden)

• Skin waxing, dermabrasion, laser therapy (during & 6 months post-treatment)