Soriatane
Acitretin tablets for plaque psoriasis. As a retinoid, it slows the rapid skin cell production behind the plaques.
This listing uses Soriatane as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Soriatane vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Soriatane details
- Condition
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Alternative names
- acitretin
- Therapeutic class
- Systemic Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- other severe keratinisation disorders
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; severe hepatic or renal impairment; uncontrolled hyperlipidaemia
- Minor side effects
- chapped lips; dry skin; peeling skin
- Moderate side effects
- hair thinning; nail fragility; hypertrichosis
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Stiefel Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 1–3 months
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Tetracyclines; Methotrexate; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; pseudotumour cerebri, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Acitretin tablets for plaque psoriasis. As a retinoid, it slows the rapid skin cell production behind the plaques.
Mechanism of action
Retards epidermal cellular division and normalises keratinocyte cell maturation by binding to nuclear retinoic acid receptors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic. Strictly avoid pregnancy during use and for three years after stopping. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Soriatane 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 Acitretin, 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.