Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for A RET 0.5% CRM and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Available Alternatives for A RET 0.5% CRM
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Overview
A RET 0.5% CRM is a Schedule H drug.A RET 0.5% CRM is composed of: ISOTRETINOIN (0.5 %)
Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly.Isotretinoin is used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments, including antibiotics.Isotretinoin works by slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne.
Usage
ISOTRETINOIN is generally used to treat: Acne Cystic, PimplesISOTRETINOIN can address symptoms like: Face Discoloration
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk
How Do I Take It?
A RET 0.5% CRM is generally taken With Food.Precautions for A RET 0.5% CRM and its Constituents
- Never use isotretinoin if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
- You must have a negative pregnancy test before taking isotretinoin.
- Stop using isotretinoin and call your doctor at once if you have unprotected sex.
- You should not use isotretinoin if you are allergic to it.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
- Use the medicine exactly as directed.
- Always take isotretinoin with a full glass of water.
- Do not chew or suck on the capsule. Swallow it whole.
- Use isotretinoin for the full prescribed length of time.
- You may need frequent blood tests.
- Never share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
- Do not donate blood while taking isotretinoin and for at least 30 days after you stop taking it. While you are taking isotretinoin and for at least 6 months after your last dose: Do not use wax hair removers or have dermabrasion or laser skin treatments. Scarring may result.
- Isotretinoin could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.
- Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how isotretinoin will affect you. Isotretinoin may impair your vision, especially at night.
Symptoms of Overdosage
ISOTRETINOIN over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Swollen Lips, Face Tingling, Loss Of BalanceCommon Side-Effects
ISOTRETINOIN : Conjunctivitis, Dry Skin, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nosebleeds, Eyelid Inflammation, Dermatitis, Eyes Burn, Eyes Redness, Eyes Itching, Swollen Lips, Eyes Dry Eyes, Dry Mouth, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head HeadacheSerious Side-Effects
ISOTRETINOIN : Depression, Heartburn, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Vision Problems, Anemia, Body Loss Of Movement, Eyes Blurred Vision, Depressed Mood, Dizziness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Difficulty Swallowing, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Back Pain, Impulsive Behavior, Throat SorenessRare Side-Effects
ISOTRETINOIN : Pancreatitis, Gums Bleeding, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Change In Vision, Eyes Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Muscle Stiffness, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Hearing Loss, Ringing In Ears, Chest Pain, Dark Colored (brown) UrineDisease Interactions
ISOTRETINOIN can interfere with: Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Depression, Psychosis, Osteoporosis, Alcoholism, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
ISOTRETINOIN is categorized as:- MISCELLANEOUS ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
- MISCELLANEOUS UNCATEGORIZED AGENTS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
Available Alternatives for A RET 0.5% CRM
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| A RET 0.5% CRM | INR 61.13 for 15 GM CREAM | ISOTRETINOIN 0.5 % |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| A RET 0.1% CRM | INR 89.1 for 15 GM CREAM | ISOTRETINOIN 0.1 % |
| ACNESTAR 10MG CAP | INR 88 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ACNESTAR 20MG CAP | INR 129.84 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ACNEX 10MG CAP | INR 110 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ACNEX 20MG CAP | INR 132 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ACNO 0.05% W/W GEL | INR 94 for 15 GM GEL | ISOTRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
| ACNO 10MG CAP | INR 82.86 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ACNO 20MG CAP | INR 157 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ACNO(INTAS) CRM | INR 45 for 15 GM CREAM | ISOTRETINOIN |
| ACNO(INTAS) SOAP | INR 31.25 for 75 GM SOAP | ISOTRETINOIN |
| ACNON 0.025% GEL | INR 65.81 for 20 GM GEL | ISOTRETINOIN 0.025 % |
| ACTAME 10MG TAB | INR 110 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ACTAME 20MG TAB | INR 150 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ACTAME 5MG TAB | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG |
| ACUTRET 10MG CAP | INR 132 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ACUTRET 20MG CAPULE | INR 198 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ACUTRET 30MG CAP | INR 230 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG |
| ACUTRET 5MG CAP | INR 77 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG |
| ACUTRET CAP 20MG | INR 142 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG |
| ACZIT 10MG CAP | INR 76.92 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ACZIT 20MG CAP | INR 115.38 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| AIRET HC CRM | INR 99.05 for 15 GM CREAM | ISOTRETINOIN |
| AIRET HC LTN | INR 45.57 for 10 ML LOTION | ISOTRETINOIN |
| D ACNE I 10MG CAP | INR 117 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| D ACNE I 20MG CAP | INR 190 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ETHITRET 20MG CAP | INR 160 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG |
| ETHITRET 20MG CAPULE | INR 160 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| I 10 CAP | INR 110 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN |
| I 20 CAP | INR 155 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN |
| I DERIVA 10MG CAP | INR 107 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| I DERIVA 20MG CAP | INR 174 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| IRET 20MG CAP | INR 179.11 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISAC 10MG CAP | INR 92 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISAC 20MG CAP | INR 135 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISINA 20MG CAP | INR 150 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISININ 20MG TAB | INR 154 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISO ARET 20MG SOFTGEL | INR 167 for 10 SOFT GELATIN CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISO CLIN 10MG CAP | INR 85.71 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISO T 20MG CAP | INR 149.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOACE 10MG CAP | INR 154.95 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISOACE 20MG CAP | INR 161 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOBEST 10MG CAP | INR 94.31 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISOBEST 20MG CAP | INR 153.02 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOIN 10 CAP | INR 127 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISOIN 20 CAP | INR 187 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISONION CAP | INR 133.23 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN |
| ISOPAD 10MG CAP | INR 125 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISOPEX 20MG TAB | INR 176 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOPIL 10MG CAP | INR 125 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISOPIL 20MG TAB | INR 170 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOPIL 30MG TAB | INR 220 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG |
| ISOPIL 5MG CAP | INR 80 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG |
| ISORT 10MG CAP | INR 72 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISORT 20MG CAP | INR 119.88 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOTANE 10MG CAP | INR 136.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10 MG |
| ISOTANE 10MG CAPULE | INR 136.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISOTANE 20MG CAP | INR 219.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOTANE 20MG SG CAP | INR 140 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG |
| ISOTINO 10MG CAP | INR 93 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISOTINO 20MG CAP | INR 147 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOTINO 5MG CAP | INR 59.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG |
| ISOTRET 20MG CAP | INR 172.65 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOTRETINOIN | ISOTRETINOIN | |
| ISOTROIN 10MG CAPULE | INR 143 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ISOTROIN 20MG CAPULE | INR 215.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ISOTROIN 30MG CAP | INR 238 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG |
| ISOTROIN 5MG CAP | INR 90.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG |
| ISOTROIN CAP 10MG | INR 108 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10 MG |
| ISOTROIN CAP 20MG | INR 170 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG |
| ISTA 20 CAP | INR for | ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG |
| LACNE 10 CAP | INR 90 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| LACNE 20MG SOFTGEL CAP | INR 198 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| NEUTIN CAP | INR 223.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN |
| OCOTRET 20MG TAB | INR 168.75 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ORARET 10MG CAP | INR 102.86 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ORARET 20MG CAP | INR 167.62 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| RESOTEN 10MG CAP | INR 122 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| RESOTEN 20MG CAP | INR 170 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| SAFERET 10MG CAP | INR 130 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| SAFERET 20MG CAP | INR 175 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| SAFERET 30MG CAP | INR 230 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG |
| SOTRET 0.05% GEL | INR 238 for 30 GM GEL | ISOTRETINOIN 0.05 %W/V |
| SOTRET 10MG CAP | INR 150 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10 MG |
| SOTRET 10MG CAPULE | INR 150 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| SOTRET 20MG CAP | INR 250 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG |
| SOTRET 20MG CAPULE | INR 205 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| SOTRET 30MG CAP | INR 240 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG |
| SOTRET 40MG CAP | INR 290 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 40.0 MG |
| SOTRET SOAP | INR 150 for 75 GM SOAP | ISOTRETINOIN |
| SYSTROIN 10MG TAB | INR 100 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| SYSTROIN 20MG CAP | INR 170 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| TRETIN ISO 10MG CAP | INR 125 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10 MG |
| TRETIN ISO 10MG CAPULE | INR 125 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| TRETIN ISO 20MG CAP | INR 195 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG |
| TRETIN ISO 20MG CAPULE | INR 195 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| TRETIVA 10MG CAP | INR 116 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| TRETIVA 20MG CAP | INR 179 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| TRETIVA 25MG CAP | INR 206 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 25.0 MG |
| TRETIVA 30MG CAP | INR 249 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG |
| TRETIVA 40MG CAP | INR 314 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 40.0 MG |
| TRETIVA 5MG CAP | INR 72 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG |
| TTINO 0.025% CRM | INR 58.01 for 20 GM CREAM | ISOTRETINOIN 0.025 % |
| TUFACNE 10MG CAP | INR 125.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| TUFACNE 20MG CAP | INR 207.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ZINDERM ISO 10MG CAP | INR 120 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ZINDERM ISO 20MG CAP | INR 180 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ZIPAC 10MG TAB | INR 99 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ZIPAC 20MG TAB | INR 170 for 10 TABLETS | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |
| ZIT 10MG CAP | INR 160 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG |
| ZIT 20MG CAP | INR 229 for 10 CAPSULES | ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG |