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Ocotret 20 mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction of Ocotret Tablet
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet is an oral medication used in the treatment of severe or nodular acne. It reduces excessive oil production of the skin.
Use it exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Your doctor may do blood tests before, during and after the treatment with Ocotret 20 mg Tablet to check how your liver is working. If your liver function is affected, your doctor may lower your dose or stop the treatment with this medicine.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and cover the treated areas with clothing or use a sunscreen before stepping out in the sun. Drink plenty of water and use moisturizer as it may lead to dryness of mouth, lips and eyes. It may make your skin more fragile. It is advised, not to have any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment.
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
Your doctor may do blood tests before, during and after the treatment with Ocotret 20 mg Tablet to check how your liver is working. If your liver function is affected, your doctor may lower your dose or stop the treatment with this medicine.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and cover the treated areas with clothing or use a sunscreen before stepping out in the sun. Drink plenty of water and use moisturizer as it may lead to dryness of mouth, lips and eyes. It may make your skin more fragile. It is advised, not to have any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment.
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
Uses of Ocotret Tablet
Ocotret Tablet side effects
Common
- Dry skin
How to use Ocotret Tablet
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. Ocotret 20 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Ocotret Tablet works
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet 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).
Ocotret Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ocotret 20 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. Taking isotretinoin with alcohol may have unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet 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.
Lactation
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet 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
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet 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.
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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ocotret 20 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
If you experience excessive tiredness, puffy eyes and difficulty in urination while taking this medicine, inform your doctor and stop the therapy.
If you experience excessive tiredness, puffy eyes and difficulty in urination while taking this medicine, inform your doctor and stop the therapy.
Liver
UNSAFE
Ocotret 20 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Ocotret Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ocotret 20 mg Tablet, 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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Expert Advice
- Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine as it makes your skin more fragile.
- Avoid taking tetracycline as it may reduce the Ocotret 20 mg Tablet activity.
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References
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- Burkhart C, Morrell D, Goldsmith L. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1812.
- Sardana K, Madan A. How to Treat Acne. Sardana K, editor. In: Clinical Approach to Acne Vulgaris. 1st ed. New Delhi: CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd.; 2015. pp. 64-67.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 745-47.
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