Isotretinoin, a magic drug for
acne which works very effectively in severe acne. In previous post I have
written about its side effect and uses. In this post I will explain more about
this drug. Main complaint by patients is excessive dry ness, dandruff and lip
dryness. Many patients leave the course in middle due to excessive dryness. I strongly
suggest to my all patients to use moisturiser at least twice a day. I start
this drug with dose of 20 mg and if I see less response I increase it up to 60
mg. 2nd important thing is dietary restriction. This drug increase
triglecirides in blood so patients shouldn’t take oily, high fat diet during
the treatment. Drinking lot of water always helps with any medicine. Use of SUNSCREEN is very necessary because patient may feel bit irritation in sunlight during treatment. Drug compliance
means how patient taking this drug is also important. Its absorption is more
after meal or with meal. As I mentioned in earlier post that female cannot have
pregnancy up to 2 year after taking this medicine. Excessive Alcohol consumption may also create
problem with drug. For further query email me dr.gauranggupta@gmail.com
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