This medication is used to treat severe cystic acne (also known as nodular acne) that has not responded to other treatment (e.g., benzoyl peroxide or clindamycin applied to the skin or tetracycline or minocycline taken by mouth). It belongs to a class of drugs known as retinoids.
Manufacturer | Pierre Fabre |
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Brand Name | Curacne |
Dosage | The recommended dosage range for Accutane (isotretinoin) is 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg/day given in two divided doses with food for 15 to 20 weeks |
Dosage Form | Capsule |
Size | 30 cap |
Active Ingredients | Isotretinoin |
Side Effects | skin becoming more sensitive to sunlight |
Contraindications | N/A |
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