Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.

The most common side effects include dry skin, rash, and increased liver enzymes. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile. Avoid any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. Additionally, it may cause dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer. This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Uses of Doin Soft Gelatin Capsule

Acne

Side effects of Doin Soft Gelatin Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Doin

Increased liver enzymes
Rash
Dry skin

How to use Doin Soft Gelatin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Doin Soft Gelatin Capsule works

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne. Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria. It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Your night vision may get worse during your treatment. This can happen suddenly. Drowsiness and dizziness have been reported very rarely. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Doin Soft Gelatin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule for the treatment of severe acne.
Take it with food.
Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Use protective measures such as sunscreen or protective clothing.
Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine as it makes your skin more fragile.
It may cause dryness of mouth, lips, and eyes. Drink plenty of water, use moisturiser and avoid wearing contact lenses. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Do not take Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Retinoid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

First-Generation Retinoids

Interaction with drugs

Taking Doin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Demeclocycline (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Isotretinoin with Demeclocycline. Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain.

Doxycycline (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Isotretinoin with Doxycycline. Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain.

Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (Oral Route) Severe

Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor. Isotretinoin may reduce efficacy of Progesterone (Natural Micronized).

Progesterone (Oral Route) Severe

Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor. Isotretinoin may reduce efficacy of Progesterone.

Doxycycline (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Isotretinoin with Doxycycline. Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain.

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User feedback

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Acne

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Poor

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Average

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What were the side-effects while using Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

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How do you take Doin Soft Gelatin Capsule?

With food

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FAQs

Is Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule safe to use?

Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. In addition, Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.

Is Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule a steroid?

No, Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.

What are the recommended tests during Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule therapy?

Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.

Is the effect of Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule permanent?

It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back. If at all a second course is required, one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course. This is because experience with Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule.

Why is Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?

If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.

Can Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause cancer?

No, there are no reports of Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.

What are the long-term side effects of Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

A normal course of treatment of Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is 15–20 weeks. Therefore, the long-term effects of low doses have not been studied. However, it may have some effect on bone mineral density. It may decrease bone mineral density in some patients, resulting in osteoporosis or fractures.

Does Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule affect male fertility?

No, Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.

Does Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule damage your liver?

There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule use. Therefore, regular laboratory tests are required. These values generally return to normal after some time. If the levels remain elevated for a long time, your doctor may discontinue the use of Doin 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule.

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