Tretiva 10mg Capsule 10’S

WHAT IS TRETIVA 10MG?

TRETIVA 10MG contains Isotretinoin which belongs to Retinoids

WHAT TRETIVA 10MG IS USED FOR?

TRETIVA 10MG is used to treat the most severe form of acne (nodular acne)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Tell your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to Isotretinoin or to any other ingredients of this medicine
Have mental problems, asthma or diabetes
Have liver or heart disease
Have bone loss (osteoporosis) or weak bones
Have anorexia nervosa, an eating problem where people eat too little
Have food or medicine allergies
Are undergoing cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin, including waxing, dermabrasion, or laser procedures

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

TRETIVA 10 must not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. TRETIVA 10MG causes severe birth defects like deformed babies, loss of a baby before birth (miscarriage), death of the baby, and early (premature) births

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription, herbal supplements.

Especially tell your doctor if you are taking,

Vitamin A supplements
Tetracycline antibiotics
Progestin-only birth control pills
Phenytoin used to treat fits
Corticosteroid medicines

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take TRETIVA 10 exactly as prescribed by your doctor
The amount of TRETIVA 10 you take has been specially chosen for you. It is based on your body weight, and may change during treatment

Swallow TRETIVA 10MG whole with a full glass of water

If you take more TRETIVA 10

If you take more TRETIVA 10, call your doctor right away

If you forget to take TRETIVA 10

If you miss a dose, just skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time

If you stop taking TRETIVA 10

Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor

SIDE EFFECTS OF TRETIVA 10MG:

SERIOUS

• Birth defects (deformed babies), loss of a baby before birth (miscarriage), death of the baby, and early (premature) births
• Serious mental health problems
• Depression, psychosis (seeing or hearing things that are not real)
• Suicidal thoughts
• Sleep too much or have trouble sleeping
• Become more irritable, angry, or aggressive than usual (for example, temper outbursts, thoughts of violence)
• Increased brain pressure marked by bad headache, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea or vomiting
• Seizures (convulsions)
• Stroke
• Muscle weakness with or without pain
• Serious allergic reactions marked by hives, a swollen face or mouth, or have trouble breathing
• Fever, rash, or red patches or bruises on your legs
• Blood sugar problems

COMMON

• Dry skin, dry eyes
• Chapped lips
• Dry nose that may lead to nosebleeds