Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a medication typically prescribed to treat acute, disfiguring nodular acne. Doctors prescribe isotretinoin if the first-line acne treatment and antibiotics fail to cure the condition. Isotretinoin is also one of the prescribed cures for perioral dermatitis. The medicine comes in liquid-filled capsules or solid capsular form.
It must be taken with food, and it’s recommended to take it with eight ounces of water or any other liquid. Patients are told not to crush, chew or suck on the capsule and must take medicine only as prescribed by the doctor. Those who use this medicine must only use them as long as they’re prescribed and not any longer because it can lead to a higher chance of side effects.
It’s necessary to consult with a doctor before using this medicine. They will prescribe the right dosage depending on the person’s medical history and other conditions. For example, patients must be forthcoming if they have diabetes, alcoholism, metabolic disorders, asthma, or osteoporosis, as isotretinoin can interfere with the efficacy of maintenance medicines for such conditions. Using isotretinoin is hazardous for pregnant women or women trying to get pregnant. In addition, the medication has been documented to cause congenital disabilities.
