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Brand Name: Roaccutane
Manufactured: Hoffmann-La Roche
Active Ingradients: Izotretinoin
Therapeutic actions: Roaccutane belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids. The retinoids work by reducing the amount of the oily substance (ie sebum) made by glands in your skin, reducing bacteria, reducing inflammation and opening clogged pores.
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Q-TY |
PRICE |
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| Roaccutane 10mg |
Capsule |
30 |
98.02 $ |
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What is it used for?
Roaccutane is used to treat severe acne. There are many different types of medicines used to treat acne. Roaccutane is used for more severe cases that are resistant to other treatments.
Contraindications and cautions:
Do not take Roaccutane if:
• you are pregnant, or you intend to become pregnant
• you are breastfeeding:
• you have had an allergic reaction to Roaccutane, Vitamin A, other retinoids or any ingredients listed here.
• you have liver disease.
• you have hypervitaminosis A (This is a condition caused by taking an excessive amount of Vitamin A in the diet either from foods, vitamin supplements and/or some medicines).
• you have very high fat levels (cholesterol, triglycerides) in your blood.
You must tell your doctor if:
• you have any allergies to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes
• you have any other health problems or issues including:
1. diabetes, or a history of diabetes in your family.
2. a history of pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas).
3. kidney disease.
4. very high fat levels (cholesterol, triglycerides) in your blood.
5. depression or mental illness.
6. suicidal thoughts or tendencies.
• you drink large amounts of alcohol
• you undertake regular vigorous exercise.
Side effects: Roaccutane helps most people with acne but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you: dryness of the lips, mouth, throat, nose, eyes and skin. A moisturiser or petroleum jelly can be used to soften the lining of the nose, lips and the skin areas not affected by the acne, skin eruptions, rashes itching, inflammation, redness, sweating or colouration, nail inflammation, infection or altered appearance, nosebleeds, tenderness or stiffness in your bones, joints or muscles tiredness, headache, an increased susceptibility to sunburn, hair loss or increased growth feeling depressed. Your doctor can help you with these side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately or go to your nearest Accident or Emergency Centre if you notice any of the following:
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
• persistent headache, severe headache or seizure
• blurred vision or visual disturbances, including decreased vision at night
• severe stomach pain which passes straight through to your back (infected pancreas)
• blood in your urine
• difficulty in breathing.
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Others may occur in some people and there may be some side effects not yet known. Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell, even if it is not on this list.
Interactions: Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including any that you have bought from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Some medicines may interfere with Roaccutane. These include: tetracycline antibiotics (such as Vibra-Tab, Doryx, Doxine, Doxy-100, Doxy-50, Minotab-50, Minomycin, Panmycin), vitamin A, or preparations containing vitamin A, other medicines you are using to treat your acne. These medicines may be affected by Roaccutane, or may affect how well it works.
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