Salt Information

Isotretinoin 20MG

Uses

Isotretinoin is used to treat severe acne, which has not responded to other treatments including antibiotics.

How it works

Isotretinoin belongs to a class of medication called retinoids (forms of vitamin A). It works by decreasing the amount of oil secreted by oil glands thus helping the skin to renew quickly.

Common side effects

Bleeding, Black and bloody stools, Fracture, Fast heart rate, Dryness of lips, Flu symptoms, Blurred vision, Purple or red spots under the skin, Sudden headache or pain behind eyes, Increased susceptibility to infections, Stiffness of joints., Chills, Bone pain, Vomiting, Cracking or peeling of skin, Itching, Changes in finger and toe nails, Blistering, Joint or back pain, Aggression, Loss of appetite, Mouth, Diarrhea, Drowsiness or nervousness, Dizziness, Fever, Rash, Rectal bleeding, Agitation, Unusual change in mood or behaviour sleep problems, Jaundice, Nose and skin