Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Isotretinoin
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
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
1
Adult · PO
35 to 70 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult · Topical
0.05 % — 12 hourly
For 8 Weeks
3
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
4
Child
Doses not established for this age group
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.
Storage
Caps Store Below 15°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 792.3
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 79.23 per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 5Rs 596.72
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 792.3
ServaidRs 726.8
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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