WHAT IS TRETIVA 25MG?

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TRETIVA 25MG contains Isotretinoin which belongs to Retinoids

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WHAT TRETIVA 25MG IS USED FOR?

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TRETIVA 25MG 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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TRETIVA 25MG must not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. TRETIVA 25MG 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 TRETIVA 25MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor
nThe amount of TRETIVA 25MG you take has been specially chosen for you. It is based on your body weight, and may change during treatment
nSwallow TRETIVA 25MG whole with a full glass of water

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If you take more TRETIVA 25MG

nIf you take more TRETIVA 25MG, call your doctor right away
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nIf you forget to take TRETIVA 25MG
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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 TRETIVA 25MG
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nDo not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
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STORAGE:

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