Isotretinoin - eye-soe-TRET-i-noyn is using to treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne. It must be using only after other acne medication have been tried and have failed to help the acne. Isotretinoin may also be using to treat other skin diseases as determined by your family doctor.
Isotretinoin must not be using to treat women who are able to bear children unless other forms of treat have been tried first and have failed. Isotretinoin must not be taken during pregnancy because it causes birth defects. If you are able to bear children, it is very important that you read, understand and follow the pregnancy warnings for isotretinoin .
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription and must be prescribed only by a family doctor who has special knowledge of the diagnosis and treat of severe, uncontrollable cystic acne.
Isotretinoin is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada