WHAT IS ETHITRET 10MG?

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ETHITRET 10MG contains Isotretinoin which belongs to Retinoids

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WHAT ETHITRET 10MG IS USED FOR?

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

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

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If you take more ETHITRET 10MG

nIf you take more ETHITRET 10MG, call your doctor right away
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nIf you forget to take ETHITRET 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 ETHITRET 10MG
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nDo not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
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SIDE EFFECTS OF ETHITRET 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 ETHITRET 10MG at room temperature (15-25°C)
nKeep out of reach of children
nDo not use this after the expiry date