Isotretinoin, also known as Absorica, Absorica LD and Accutane is a form of vitamin A for the treatment of acne cases. In this post, we’ll talk about Isotretinoin uses, definitions and other aspects that will help you to get familiar with this drug.
Read on…
What Is Isotretinoin?
As mentioned before, Isotretinoin is a prescription drug used for the severe treatment of acne, known as nodular acne and vice versa.
Therefore, it’s not an OTC medicine. Nodular acne, especially, those cases that don’t respond well to prior treatment with over-the-counter medication, requires Isotretinoin and drugs from a similar family.
If you want to buy Isotretinoin online, only registered pharmacy ecommerce stores in Pakistan are allowed to sell it. All you need to do is submit your prescription and Isotretinoin and place the order for immediate delivery.
What Are The Benefits of Isotretinoin?
Depending on the patient-to-patient use case, Isotretinoin’s benefits are numerous. For example, from a cursory analysis, here’s what you need to know:
- Isotretinoin is prescribed as one of the preferred medicines for the treatment of nodular and severe acne when prior treatments haven’t shown any expected results.
- Under your dermatologist’s guidance, the medicine’s benefits can outweigh those of other drugs.
- In case of failed retinoid and oral antibiotic-based treatments, Isotretinoin is preferred over other drugs
Having said that, dermatologists have a better overview and understanding of this medicine, especially if they’re on par with the patient’s past history with nodular acne, previous multi-vitamin intake etc. In that case, if you are looking to take Isotretinoin as medication, please consult a professional to have full awareness of your current acne situation, possible side effects and any drug interactions that you need to know.
Side Effects of Isotretinoin That You Need To Know:
Swelling in the throat, hives and facial inflammation are some common side effects of Isotretinoin. If you experience any of these symptoms, please consult your dermatologist, and discontinue drug use immediately.
Some other side effects of Isotretinoin are, but not limited to:
- Increase sense of thirst and/ or urination
- Skin dryness
- Headache accompanied by joint and back pain
- Runny nose and other common cold symptoms
- Problems with hearing, vision
- Facial swelling
- Mood swings, crying spells and feelings of low self-worth
- Hallucinations
- Severe stomach issues, indigestion etc.
- Increased skull pressure
Overall, the efficacy of Isotretinoin outweighs its side effects. For more details, feel free to consult an Ailaaj specialist. If you are looking to order this medicine online, you can do so through our official product page.