Description
Oratane Gel 0.05% 10g Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Isotretinoin
Used For
Acne
How it works
It works by: • Making your skin less oily • Loosening blackheads and whiteheads so that they come out more easily • Stopping new blackheads, whiteheads and spots from forming • Lowering the number of red, inflamed acne spots.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults : Apply sparingly once or twice daily for minimum 6-8 wk. Children : Not recommended. OR As directed by your physician .
Side Effects
Serious skin reactions: Severe burning, peeling or itching of your skin. Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people : Redness of your skin , skin flaking , skin pain , itching ? skin irritation ? skin tenderness ? skin burning sensation ? application site stinging ? dry skin These effects are normal. If they cause a problem, try using Isotrex Gel less often, or stop using it for a few days and then resume once the reaction subsides. If irritation persists, treatment should be discontinued. Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people ? darkening of fair skin ? lightening of darker skin ? sensitivity to sunlight
Drug Interactions
Keratolytics .
Indication
is used to treat mild to moderate inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. It is not for use by children.
When not to Use
Do not use : If you are allergic to isotretinoin or any of the other ingredients in this medicine . – If you are pregnant ? If you are planning a pregnancy
Precautions
Precaution
Avoid contact with areas such as your mouth, eyes, mucous membranes and any irritated areas of skin such as cuts, grazes, sunburn, broken or eczematous skin.
Warnings
Warning 1
Isotretinoin should only be prescribed by or under the supervision of a dermatologist (a doctor specialised in the treatment of skin problems) with understanding of the risks of isotretinoin therapy and monitoring requirements.
Warning 2
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you cannot tolerate or have skin reactions in sunlight to isotretinoin or any of the other ingredients.
Warning 3
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using If you or any of your close family have had skin cancer
Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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