Glotret 20 Tablet

Short Description

Glotret 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Glotret 20 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.

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. Glotret 20 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Dry skin Rash Increased liver enzymes

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glotret 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Glotret 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Glotret 20 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Glotret 20 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).

Take it with food Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Glotret 20 Tablet Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine It may cause dryness of mouth, lips, and eyes Drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer