The drug "Roaccutane". Instructions for use

The drug "Roaccutane" instructions for use determines how to get rid of acne. The medicine is produced in oval opaque capsules, painted in a brownish-red color. On the surface there is an inscription "ROA 10". Their contents are a homogeneous suspension of yellow color.

In one capsule of the drug "Roaccutane" (the instruction contains this information), there are ten milligrams of the active substance - isotretinoin. The auxiliary components include bean oil (soy), yellow beeswax, hydrogenated soybean oil .

The shell consists of gelatin, hydrolyzed potato starch, sorbitol, mannitol, glycerol, dyes E 172 and E 171.

Pharmaceutical means "Roaccutane", the instruction informs, is issued in blisters for ten pieces. In the sale come cardboard packs, in which there are three or ten blisters.

Active active substance of the drug is used for systemic treatment of acne. In severe forms of acne, this element suppresses the activity of the sebaceous glands and reduces their size. It has also been shown that isotretinoin has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.

The drug "Roaccutane", the instruction includes this information, affects acne and restores the normal work of cell differentiation. Also, it reduces the production of sebum, as a result of which the number of bacteria in the duct decreases.

The medication is used for severe forms of nodular-cystic acne (primarily localized on the body), which can not be cured by other types of treatment.

Contraindications to the use of this drug are: increased sensitivity to its components, excess in the body of vitamin A, renal and / or hepatic insufficiency, hyperlipidemia, the period of breastfeeding (for the duration of treatment, lactation is suspended). In addition, the drug Roaccutane should not be taken if a woman of childbearing age does not comply with the necessary contraceptive measures.

Therapeutic agent Roaccutane (tablets) is intended for internal use. Use it should be during eating. The daily dose is half a milligram of the drug for each kilogram of the patient's weight (and one or several receptions can be performed during the day).

Not earlier than a month, it is recommended to go to the supporting volume of the medicine. It is 0.1 milligrams per kilogram of the patient's weight per day.

Only a short time you can take this remedy in the maximum daily dosage - 1 mg / kg.

The duration of the therapeutic course should be at least sixteen weeks. It is especially noted that the treatment should start on the second-third day with a normal menstrual cycle.

If it is necessary to conduct a repeated course of therapy, it is recommended to take a break for at least two months.

The drug "Roaccutane" (ointment) should be applied once a day to problem areas with light massaging movements. To achieve the desired effect, this procedure should be carried out regularly for four to six weeks.

The annotation states that with the simultaneous administration of the drug and vitamin A, there may be an overabundance of the latter. In addition, it is necessary to take with special care the preparation "Roaccutane" to people suffering from depression.

Against the background of taking medication, it is possible to develop conjunctivitis, dry mucous membranes, anemia, vasculitis, neutropenia, cataracts, reduce or increase platelet counts, hearing impairment, systemic or local infections, paronychia, dermatitis, sweating and other side effects.