Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Isotretinoin
Chemical Class
Retinoid
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Retinoid
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Retinoid. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Retinoic Acid Derivative pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Isotretinoin is 300.44.
How to Take It
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Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Each prescription of isotretinoin must be filled within
Safety Alerts
Isotretinoin can cause miscarriage, premature birth, severe birth defects, or death of a baby if the mother takes this medicine at the time of conception or during pregnancy
Even one dose of isotretinoin can cause major birth defects of the baby's ears, eyes, face, skull, heart, and brain
Never use isotretinoin if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant
For Women: Unless you have had your uterus and ovaries removed (total hysterectomy with oophorectomy) or have been in menopause for at least 12 months in a row, you are considered to be able to get pregnant
You must have 2 negative pregnancy tests before you start taking isotretinoin, before each prescription is refilled, right after you take your last dose of isotretinoin, and again 30 days later
Important Warnings
Isotretinoin in just a single dose can cause severe birth defects or death of a baby
Never use isotretinoin if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant
You must have a negative pregnancy test before taking isotretinoin
You will also be required to use two forms of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine
Stop using isotretinoin and call your doctor at once if you think you might be pregnant
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Isotretinoin may cause serious side effects. Stop using isotretinoin and call your doctor at once if you have: problems with your vision or hearingmuscle or joint painbone painback painincreased thirstincreased urinationhallucinations(see or hearing things that are not real)symptoms of depression --unusual mood changes
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: phenytoin
St. John's wort (may make birth control pills less effective)
vitamin or mineral supplements
progestin-only birth control pills (mini-pills
may not work as well when taken with isotretinoin)
steroid medicine
or a tetracycline antibiotic
Storage
Caps Store Below 15°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 106.56
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 106.56
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 2,306.24
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