Accutane
Developed to mitigate severe acne to support clear skin and alleviate persistent dermal inflammation.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Isotretinoin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 30mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Accutane, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Accutane vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Accutane details
- Condition
- Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne
- Alternative names
- isotretinoin
- Therapeutic class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Systemic Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- rosacea; discoid lupus erythematosus
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hypersensitivity to isotretinoin; hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- dry skin; dry eyes; chapped lips
- Moderate side effects
- elevated triglycerides; elevated liver enzymes; musculoskeletal pain
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Tetracycline; Vitamin A; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and adolescents.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate severe acne to support clear skin and alleviate persistent dermal inflammation.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses sebaceous gland activity, dramatically decreasing sebum secretion, which inhibits inflammatory lesion formation on the skin.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly teratogenic. Do not use under any circumstances during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Accutane is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Roche.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Isotretinoin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.