Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Isotretinoin
Drug Class
Anti-Acne Preparations
How to Take It
Dosage information not available for this product.
Safety Alerts
Renal or hepatic impairment, Hyperlipidaemia, pregnancy (effective contraceptive measures must be taken 1 month before, during and 1 month after therapy) lactation
Important Warnings
Monitor liver function before and during treatment
reduce dose or discontinue if transaminase levels exceed normal
Monitor fasting serum lipids before and during treatment
discontinue if hyper-triglyceridaemia is uncontrolled or symptoms of pancreatitis occur
History of depression
monitor all patients for signs of depression and suicidal ideation
Avoid dermabrasion for 5-6 months, or wax epilation for minimum 6 months, after treatment
History of intestinal disorders: discontinue if severe diarrhoea
Side Effects
Local irritationdrynesserosion of mucosaalopeciarise in liver enzymes and serum triglycerides (risk of fatal pancreatitis)nauseaheadachedrowsinesssweatingmood changesneurological disorderspsychiatric reactionsseizuresmenstrual irregularitiesmyalgia
Drug Interactions
High dose vitamin A
tetracyclines.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,328.96
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 10gmRs 244.01
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