This medication is used for treating severe psoriasis and other skin conditions in adults.
acitretin
This medicine is indicated in severe refractory psoriasis (skin disease characterized by marked redness and itchy patches), palmoplantar pustulosis (skin condition involving the palms and soles), and Darier's disease (skin disorder).
Contradications
- Acitretin is contraindicated for use in patients with acitretin hypersensitivity.
- Acitretin should be used with extreme caution in patients with psoriasis.
- It is contraindicated for people to use acitretin, to donate blood.
Side effects
Patients using this medication may at times experience dry skin, dermatitis (infection of skin), sticky skin, and erythema (redness). If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.
Expert Advice
Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Keep it out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature. Keep it away from sunlight.
FAQs
What are the uses of Acitretin?
Will this medicine cause scars?
This medicine is highly unlikely to cause scars. However frequent and harsh itching may leave scars. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
How to store Acitretin?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What are the precautions for using Acitretin?
Following are the precautions: • You may experience hair loss • You may experience redness, dry skin, and chapped lips in the first few weeks of using this medicine • Do not donate blood during use and 3 years after using this medicine • Limit sun exposure • Vision changes
How long does this medicine take to work?
It may take 2-3 months for this medicine to show its full effect.
Does Acitretin have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine must not be used or handled by pregnant women as it may harm the baby. The effects of this medicine on nursing infants may be undesirable therefore use is not recommended.
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