WHAT IS ACUTRET 10MG?

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ACUTRET 10MG contains Isotretinoin which belongs to Retinoids

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WHAT ACUTRET 10MG IS USED FOR?

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ACUTRET 10MG is used to treat the most severe form of acne (nodular acne)

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

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TALK TO DOCTOR

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Tell your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

nAre allergic to Isotretinoin or to any other ingredients of this medicine
nHave mental problems, asthma or diabetes
nHave liver or heart disease
nHave bone loss (osteoporosis) or weak bones
nHave anorexia nervosa, an eating problem where people eat too little
nHave food or medicine allergies
nAre undergoing cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin, including waxing, dermabrasion, or laser procedures
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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ACUTRET 10MG must not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. ACUTRET 10MG causes severe birth defects like deformed babies, loss of a baby before birth (miscarriage), death of the baby, and early (premature) births
nTell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant

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DRIVING & USING MACHINES

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ACUTRET 10MG may decrease your ability to see in the dark
nDo not drive or use machines unless you know how this medicine affects you

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INTERACTIONS:

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Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription, herbal supplements.

nEspecially tell your doctor if you are taking,
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nVitamin A supplements
nTetracycline antibiotics
nProgestin-only birth control pills
nPhenytoin used to treat fits
nCorticosteroid medicines
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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Always take ACUTRET 10MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor
nThe amount of ACUTRET 10MG you take has been specially chosen for you. It is based on your body weight, and may change during treatment
nSwallow ACUTRET 10MG whole with a full glass of water

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If you take more ACUTRET 10MG

nIf you take more ACUTRET 10MG, call your doctor right away
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nIf you forget to take ACUTRET 10MG
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nIf you miss a dose, just skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time
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nIf you stop taking ACUTRET 10MG
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nDo not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
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SIDE EFFECTS OF ACUTRET 10MG:

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SERIOUS

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• Birth defects (deformed babies), loss of a baby before birth (miscarriage), death of the baby, and early (premature) births
n• Serious mental health problems
n• Depression, psychosis (seeing or hearing things that are not real)
n• Suicidal thoughts
n• Sleep too much or have trouble sleeping
n• Become more irritable, angry, or aggressive than usual (for example, temper outbursts, thoughts of violence)
n• Increased brain pressure marked by bad headache, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea or vomiting
n• Seizures (convulsions)
n• Stroke
n• Muscle weakness with or without pain
n• Serious allergic reactions marked by hives, a swollen face or mouth, or have trouble breathing
n• Fever, rash, or red patches or bruises on your legs
n• Blood sugar problems

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COMMON

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• Dry skin, dry eyes
n• Chapped lips
n• Dry nose that may lead to nosebleeds

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STORAGE:

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Store ACUTRET 10MG at room temperature (15-25°C)
nKeep out of reach of children
nDo not use this after the expiry date