Tretiva 20 MG Capsule

Tretiva capsule belongs to a category of chemical compounds called retinoid. This medication helps in the treatment of cystic acne or nodular acne. It lowers the production of facial oil and prevents hardening of the skin. If acne is not properly treated it can cause permanent scarring.

It is advised that before taking this drug, you should take preventive measures and consult your doctor if:

• You are taking any prescriptive or over the counter drugs, vitamins, herbal or dietary supplements.
• You are allergic to the ingredients contained within this drug or are allergic to any other medicines especially drugs containing vitamin A.
• You are allergic to foods, particularly peanuts or soy.
• You have a medical or family history of diabetes, liver disease, eating disorders, mental disorders or lowered bone density.
• You are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
• You have hearing problems, bowel problems or irregular periods.

• Acne Vulgaris

• Allergy

• Dry Skin

• Burning Sensation

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time duration for which this medicine remains effective is not clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed within 2-4 weeks of topical application.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended. You may consult your doctor before using this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tretiva 20 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Acno 20 MG Capsule

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• D Acne I 20 MG Capsule

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Isotane 20 MG Capsule

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Tufacne 20 MG Capsule

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Zinderm Iso 20 MG Capsule

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Skip the missed dose and continue with the regularly scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

This medication works by preventing the production of sebum from the glands present in the inner layers of skin. It also promotes the growth of healthy skin cells.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Tetracycline, Ethinyl Estradiol, Natural Micronised Progesterone and others.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Psychiatric disorders, Increased pressure around the brain and Osteoporosis.

• Ques : What is Tretiva 20 MG Capsule?

  Ans : Tretiva has Isotretinoin as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by reducing the amount of oil secreted by oil glands.

• Ques : What are the uses of Tretiva 20 MG Capsule?

  Ans : Tretiva is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Severe skin problems.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Tretiva 20 MG Capsule?

  Ans : Side effects include dry skin, itching and burning sensation on the application site, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Tretiva 20 MG Capsule?

  Ans : Tretiva should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/isotretinoin

• Isotretinoin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [Cited 17 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00982

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