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| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Acno 20mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Acno 20mg Capsule is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Isotretinoin topical can cause severe complications if taken at the time of conception or during pregnancy. Adequate contraceptive measures must be taken by women (at least two methods of contraception) and men while on treatment with isotretinoin. Inform your doctor if you have a skin problem other than acne or conditions such as photoallergy, vitamin A toxicity/allergy or family history of skin cancer. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and UV rays while on isotretinoin topical treatment as it may increase photo sensitivity. Use sunscreen to protect skin and wear protective clothing while on this treatment. Do not take vitamin A supplements with isotretinoin. Do not apply the isotretinoin topical on cracked, broken or sunburned skin. Use isotretinoin topical only on your skin. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mouth. Do not let the medicine accumulate in skin fold areas and in the nasolabial folds (laugh lines). Do not use waxing for hair removal or do any dermabrasions or laser skin treatments while on therapy with isotretinoin topical. Do not use if you are allergic to isotretinoin or any of its ingredients. Do not use by women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acno 20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Acno 20mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Acno 20mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acno 20mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Acno 20mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acno 20mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Acno 20mg Capsule works by slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne. |
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