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Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
strip of 10 soft gelatin capsules
MRP₹165.94
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About Olea Products
Olea Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Olea 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 Olea 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 Olea Products
- You have been prescribed Olea for the treatment of severe acne.
- Take it with food.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Olea. 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 Olea activity.
- Do not take Olea 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 Olea Products
Frequently asked questions about Olea Products
Q. Is Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule safe to use?
Olea 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, Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.
Q. Is Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule a steroid?
No, Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.
Q. What are the recommended tests during Olea 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.
Q. Is the effect of Olea 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 Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule.
Q. Why is Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?
If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.
Q. Can Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause cancer?
No, there are no reports of Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule 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 Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?
A normal course of treatment of Olea 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.
Q. Does Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule affect male fertility?
No, Olea 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.
Q. Does Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule damage your liver?
There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Olea 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 Olea 20mg Soft Gelatin Capsule.