Où trouver l’isotrétinoïne ?

Où trouver l'isotrétinoïne ?

Où trouver l’isotrétinoïne ?

« L’isotrétinoïne est un médicament, dérivé de la vitamine A », explique le Dr Marie-Estelle Roux, dermatologue. Initialement commercialisés sous le nom de Roaccutane®, ce sont désormais les génériques que l’on trouve en pharmacie : Procuta®, Curacné®, Contracné®, Acnetrait®.

What does isotretinoin do?

  • Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin, also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid (and colloquially referred to by its former brand name Accutane or Roaccutane ), is a medication primarily used to treat severe acne. Rarely, it is also used to prevent certain skin cancers ( squamous-cell carcinoma ), and in the treatment of other cancers.

How to take isotretinoin?

  • Always take Accutane with a full glass of water to prevent the capsule from melting in your esophagus (food pipe), causing irritation. Do not chew or suck on the capsule. Swallow it as quickly as possible. Take Accutane with food or milk.

What is isotretinoin prescribed for?

  • Isotretinoin is used to treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne. It should be used only after other acne medicines have been tried and have failed to help the acne. Isotretinoin may also be used to treat other skin diseases as determined by your doctor.

How does oral isotretinoin work?

  • Isotretinoin belongs to a group of medicines known as retinoids, which are substances related to vitamin A. It is used to treat acne which is severe, or which has not got better with other treatments such as oral antibiotics or skin treatments. It works by reducing the production of your skin’s natural oil.

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