Acitretin belongs to a class of medication known as retinoids.

Acitretin Capsule is to be taken orally usually once a day with your main meal. Consult your doctor for exact dosages and take accordingly.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe or persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Hyper/Hypoglacemia even if you are not diabetic
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Peeling/Dry/Itchy/Flaky/Sticky/Infected Skin
Extreme Hunger/Thirst
Weakness
Joint Pains
Nosebleeds
Sleeping Problems
Speech Difficulty
Hot flushes
Hair Loss
Sinus
Brittle Nails
Blisters
Irritability
Nervousness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

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Tetracycline Antibotics
Etritinate
Oral Retnoids
Glyburide
Isotretinoin
Phenytoin
Tretinoin
Vitamin A

Inform your doctor of any other medication in any form that you may be taking whilst starting a course with this medication.

In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911.

b Do not donate blood for at least 3 years after you stop this medication and also whilst you are taking it. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had any liver disease as this medication may cause damage to the liver. If you notice yellowing of the skin/eyes energy loss appetite loss upset stomach unusual bleeding/bruising flu like symptoms pain in the upper right hand area of the stomach contact your doctor immediately.


Women : Do not take this medication if pregnant or planning to concieve in the next 3 years. This medication may harm the fetus. Do not take any medication or any kind of food and drink that contain alcohol. This medication combined with alcohol remains in your blood for a long time. Consult your doctor about your diet. If you think you have concieved whilst on a course of reatment with this medication inform your doctor immediately. Consult your doctor on what forms of contraception to use at this time. Inform your doctor about any and all medications that you are taking in any form.

Men : This medication in a small amount may be present in the sperm. Ask you doctor if this may be harmful to your partner especially if they are pregnant or planning to concieve. /b

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Acitretin is used to treat severe Psoriasis.

This medication may cause slow growth in children and/or bone problems. Contact a pediatrician for the use of this medication in children.

Ask your pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.

Do not breast feed whilst taking this medicine or immediately after you have stopped this medication. Consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had Depression diabetes high cholesterol/triglycerides stroke mini stroke spinal problems.

This medication may affect your vision at night. Be careful whilst driving at night.

If you need phototherapy inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine.

If you wear contact lens this medication may cause dryness in the eyes. If it occurs remove your lens and contact your doctor.