Products for Isolox
Isolox 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹255
Isolox 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹173.4
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About Isolox Products
Isolox Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Isolox are Dry skin, Dry eye, Dermatitis, Dry lips, Nosebleeds, Back pain, Joint pain, Headache, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Increased creatine phosphokinase level in blood, Lip inflammation, Reduced visual acuity.
How Isolox Products work
Isotretinoin 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).
In Depth Information for Isolox Products
- You have been prescribed Isolox for the treatment of severe acne.
- Take it with food.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Isolox. Use protective measures such as sun-cream or protective clothing.
- 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 Isolox activity.
- Do not take Isolox if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- 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.
Patient Concerns about Isolox Products
Frequently asked questions about Isolox Products
Q. Is Isolox 20mg Tablet safe to use?
Isolox 20mg Tablet 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, Isolox 20mg Tablet should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.
Q. Is Isolox 20mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Isolox 20mg Tablet is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.
Q. What are the recommended tests during Isolox 20mg Tablet 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.
Q. Is the effect of Isolox 20mg Tablet 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 Isolox 20mg Tablet has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Isolox 20mg Tablet.
Q. Why is Isolox 20mg Tablet so dangerous during pregnancy?
If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Isolox 20mg Tablet then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.
Q. Can Isolox 20mg Tablet cause cancer?
No, there are no reports of Isolox 20mg Tablet causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.
Q. What are the long-term side effects of Isolox 20mg Tablet?
A normal course of treatment of Isolox 20mg Tablet 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.
Q. Does Isolox 20mg Tablet affect male fertility?
No, Isolox 20mg Tablet 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.
Q. Does Isolox 20mg Tablet damage your liver?
There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Isolox 20mg Tablet 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 Isolox 20mg Tablet.