Accure 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Jishika Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Salt Composition
Isotretinoin (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Accure 20mg Tablet is a retinoid (vitamin A derivative) used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Accure 20mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Accure 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Accure 20mg Tablet is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne. Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria. It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Accure 20mg Tablet for the treatment of severe acne. Take it with food. Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Accure 20mg Tablet. Use protective measures such as sunscreen or protective clothing. Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine as it makes your skin more fragile. It may cause dryness of mouth, lips, and eyes. Drink plenty of water, use moisturiser and avoid wearing contact lenses. Inform your doctor if it bothers you. Do not take Accure 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Accure 20mg Tablet safe to use?
Accure 20mg Tablet should be used with caution due to a significant risk of adverse reactions. It is intended for use only in patients with severe nodular acne who have not responded to conventional therapies, including systemic antibiotics. Additionally, Accure 20mg Tablet is contraindicated during pregnancy because it can cause severe birth defects.
Is Accure 20mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Accure 20mg Tablet is a retinoid (vitamin A) used to treat severe acne.
What are the recommended tests during Accure 20mg Tablet therapy?
Before starting treatment with Accure 20mg Tablet, your liver enzymes and serum lipid levels will be checked. These values should also be monitored one month after treatment begins and subsequently at three-month intervals unless clinical indications warrant more frequent monitoring.
Is the effect of Accure 20mg Tablet permanent?
Many patients experience long-term symptom improvement following a single 15-20-week course of Accure 20mg Tablet. Recurrence can be prevented, and if further treatment is required, it should not occur before at least eight weeks have passed after the completion of the initial course. This is because patient experiences with Accure 20mg Tablet show a continued improvement in acne symptoms even following treatment.
Why is Accure 20mg Tablet so dangerous during pregnancy?
Using Accure 20mg Tablet during pregnancy presents a high risk of severe birth defects in the baby. This is due to Accure 20mg Tablet's potential impact on fetal development.
Can Accure 20mg Tablet cause cancer?
There is no evidence suggesting that Accure 20mg Tablet can cause cancer. In fact, it may be beneficial in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.
What are the long-term side effects of Accure 20mg Tablet?
A standard course of Accure 20mg Tablet is 15-20 weeks. Long-term effects from low doses have not been thoroughly studied; however, it may potentially affect bone mineral density. Some patients report a decrease in bone mineral density, which can increase the risk of osteoporosis or fractures.
Does Accure 20mg Tablet affect male fertility?
Accure 20mg Tablet does not negatively impact male fertility. No significant impacts on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose have been observed.
Does Accure 20mg Tablet damage your liver?
There may be a temporary increase in liver enzyme levels while using Accure 20mg Tablet. Regular laboratory tests are necessary for monitoring these values. If the values remain elevated for an extended period, your doctor may stop Accure 20mg Tablet.
