Isotretinoin is an antiseborrheic drug used for the treatment of acne that can be found in pharmacies as a generic drug Valeant or with the name Roacutan.
Isotretinoin can be purchased in the conventional pharmacy in the form of a gel or capsules as prescribed by a doctor.
Price of Isotretinoin
The price of isotretinoin in gel with 30 grams can vary between 16 and 39 reais, since the price of boxes with 30 capsules of isotretinoin can vary between 47 and 172 reais depending on whether the dosage is 10 or 20 mg.
Indications of Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is indicated for the treatment of severe forms of acne or acne resistant to treatments with oral antibiotics and topical medications.
Side Effects of Isotretinoin
The major side effects of Isotretinoin include fetal malformations, altered liver or gallbladder function, pancreatitis, increased blood cholesterol levels, muscle and joint pain, worsening of acne in the first few months of use or severe diarrhea with presence of blood in the stool.
How to use Isotretinoin
The mode of use of Isotretinoin may be:
- Isotretinoin Gel: Apply to the affected area once a day, preferably at night with the skin washed and dried. The gel, after being opened, should be used within 3 months;
- Isotretinoin capsules: should be taken during meals, once or twice a day.
However, the mode of use of Isotretinoin may vary according to the patient's symptoms and doctor's instructions.
Contraindications of Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in patients using tetracyclines and derivatives, with very high cholesterol levels or with allergy to isotretinoin and to any substance contained in the capsule or gel.
