Accufine 10 mg (Isotretinoin)

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Accufine 10 mg Softgel Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.

It Softgel Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep take Accufine 10 mg regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.

The most common side effects include dry skin, rash, and increased liver enzymes. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.

Accufine 10 mg Softgel Capsule may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile. Avoid any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. Additionally, it may cause dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer. This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Use  of Accufine 10 mg

Take Accufine 10 mg as advised by your physician. Do not crush or chew it. Swallow  as whole with a glass of water or a mouthful of food. Take it on a full stomach. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration of therapy for you according to your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Accufine 10mg Softgel Capsule is to be taken with food.

In Treatment of Acne

Accufine 10 mg Softgel Capsule helps treat acne by reducing the production of sebum (a natural substance) that causes acne. This kills acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep taking it even if it appears not to be working.

Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free.

How Accufine 10 mg Works

Accufine 10 mg  helps in treating acne by inhibiting the function of sebaceous glands (oil glands in skin) thus, reducing the secretion of oil (sebum) in the skin. It also inhibits keratinization (development of a horn-like character by the epithelial tissue), which might be a cause of acne.

It is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne. Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria. It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).

Dosage

Isotretinoin is usually taken twice a day. The starting dosage is usually calculated at 0.5mg per kilogram of body weight. For example, a person who weighs 60 kilograms will start at 30mg of Isotretinoin a day, divided into two doses. Isotretinoin treatment for acne typically lasts for 4 to 6 months.

Consult your physician or dermatologist for your specific dosage and duration of treatment.

Side effects of Accufine 10 mg 

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Accufine

• Dry skin
• Increased liver enzymes
• Rash

FAQs

1.Is Accufine 10 mg  safe to use?

Itshould be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. In addition, Accufine 10mg Softgel Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.

2.Is Accufine 10 mg a steroid?

No, It is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.

3.What are the recommended tests during Accufine 10 mg  therapy?

Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.

4.Is the effect of Accufine 10 mg  permanent?

It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back. If at all a second course is required, one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course.

This is because experience with Accufine 10 mg  has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment Accufine 10 mg .

5.Why is Accufine 10 mg  so dangerous during pregnancy?

If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Accufine 10 mg  then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.

6.CanAccufine 10 mg  cause cancer?

No, there are no reports of Accufine 10 mg causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.

7.What are the long-term side effects of Accufine 10 mg ?

A normal course of treatment of Accufine 10 mg  is 15–20 weeks. Therefore, the long-term effects of low doses have not been studied. However, it may have some effect on bone mineral density. It may decrease bone mineral density in some patients, resulting in osteoporosis or fractures.

8.Does Accufine 10 mg affect male fertility?

No, it does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.

9. Does Accufine 10 mg damage your liver?

There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Accufine 10 mg use. Therefore, regular laboratory tests are required. These values generally return to normal after some time. If the levels remain elevated for a long time, your doctor may discontinue the use of It.