Accutane
Isotretinoin capsules for severe acne. The skin becomes much more sensitive to sunlight during treatment.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Isotretinoin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 30mg · 40mg
This listing uses Accutane as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Isotretinoin capsules for severe acne. The skin becomes much more sensitive to sunlight during treatment.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses sebaceous gland activity, dramatically decreasing sebum secretion, which inhibits inflammatory lesion formation on the skin.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic. Do not use under any circumstances during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Accutane is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Isotretinoin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.