ACROTAC 25 MG CAPSULE

ACROTAC 25 MG CAPSULE

  • Composition: Acitretin(25mg)
  • OTC & Wellness: General
  • Manufacturer by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
  • Packaging Details: 1 strip(s) (20 capsules each)
Rs. 1290.00    Rs. 1290.00   

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Food Interaction

It is better to take Acrotac 25 mg capsule with food.

Alcohol Interaction

Taking alcohol and acitretin is not recommended because it increase the risk for birth defects in pregnant women.

Pregnancy Interaction

Acrotac 25 mg capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor. UNSAFE

Expert Advice

It is advisable to take this medication at the same time every day after a meal, preferably with milk or fatty food. It is necessary to inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease or suffer from high levels of cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Do not donate blood if you are on this therapy and until 3 years after stopping this therapy. Women of child-bearing age should not receive blood from any person who is on this therapy. If you suffer from diabetes, the blood sugar levels should be checked often if you take acitretin. Do not drink alcohol while on this therapy and for 2 months after stopping this therapy as it would increase the risk of side effects. Do not wear lenses or go out in strong sunlight while on this therapy. Inform your doctor immediately if you develop bone, joint or muscle pain or have troubles with moving. Women of child-bearing age, if on acitretin therapy, should practice 2 methods of contraception; and be sure to tell your doctor the medications that you use, and the doctor will tell you which methods are acceptable. You will need to take pregnancy tests regularly if you are on treatment with acitretin and for at least 3 years after you stop taking acitretin.

Lactation Interaction

Acrotac 25 mg capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

Medicine Interaction

LIFE-THREATENING INTERACTION:TERRAMYCIN SF 250 MG CAPSULE, MINOZ OD 100 MG CAPSULE, CNN 50 MG TABLET

Dosage

Once A Day:76%|Twice A Day:17%|Alternate Day:6%|Twice A Week:1%

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FAQ

Q. Is acitretin a steroid?|No acitretin is not a steroid|Q. Is it safe?|It is safe when used at the recommended dose and duration as advised by the doctor|Q. What is acitretin?|Acitretin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids.It is used in the treatment of serious skin disorders such as severe psoriasis (dry, scaly, wax-like skin rash). It is also used to treat keratin deposition on skin (ichthyosis), skin rash (pityriasis) or small elevations of skin and mucosa (lichen ruber)