WHAT IS SOTRET 20MG?

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SOTRET 20MG contains Isotretinoin which belongs to Retinoids

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WHAT SOTRET 20MG IS USED FOR?

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SOTRET 20MG 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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SOTRET 20MG must not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. SOTRET 20MG 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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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 SOTRET 20MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor
nThe amount of SOTRET 20MG you take has been specially chosen for you. It is based on your body weight, and may change during treatment
nSwallow SOTRET 20MG whole with a full glass of water

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If you take more SOTRET 20MG

nIf you take more SOTRET 20MG, call your doctor right away
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nIf you forget to take SOTRET 20MG
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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 SOTRET 20MG
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nDo not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
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STORAGE:

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Store SOTRET 20MG at room temperature (15-25°C)
nKeep out of reach of children
nDo not use this after the expiry date