Treatment of Acne

In Treatment of Acne Isokon 5mg Capsule helps treat acne by reducing the production of sebum (a natural substance) that causes acne. This kills acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep taking it even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better however with proper use your skin will get clearer. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Isokon 5mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Isokon 5mg Capsule 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.Isokon 5mg Capsule 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.The most common side effects include dry skin rash and increased liver enzymes. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away tell your doctor.Isokon 5mg Capsule may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile. Avoid any waxing (hair removal) or laser treatments during treatment. Additionally it may cause dryness of the mouth lips and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer. This medicine may lead to birth defects do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Isokon 5mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Isokon 5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE <p> Isokon 5mg Capsule 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Isokon 5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Isokon 5mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Your night vision may get worse during your treatment. This can happen suddenly. Drowsiness and dizziness have been reported very rarely. This may affect your driving ability. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Isokon 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Isokon 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : UNSAFE <p> Isokon 5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Isokon 5mg Capsule take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Retinoid|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA|Action Class :: Retinoids- First generation

Treatment of Acne

Dry skin | Increased liver enzymes | Rash

Q. Is Isokon 5mg Capsule safe to use?::: Isokon 5mg Capsule should be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy including systemic antibiotics. In addition Isokon 5mg Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.| Q. Is Isokon 5mg Capsule a steroid?::: No Isokon 5mg Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.| Q. What are the recommended tests during Isokon 5mg Capsule therapy?::: Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.| Q. Is the effect of Isokon 5mg Capsule permanent?::: It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back. If at all a second course is required one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course. This is because experience with Isokon 5mg Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Isokon 5mg Capsule.| Q. Why is Isokon 5mg Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?::: If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Isokon 5mg Capsule then there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.| Q. Can Isokon 5mg Capsule cause cancer?::: No there are no reports of Isokon 5mg Capsule causing cancer. In fact it may be useful in some forms of head skin and neck cancers.| Q. What are the long-term side effects of Isokon 5mg Capsule?::: A normal course of treatment of Isokon 5mg Capsule is 15–20 weeks. Therefore the long-term effects of low doses have not been studied. However it may have some effect on bone mineral density. It may decrease bone mineral density in some patients resulting in osteoporosis or fractures.| Q. Does Isokon 5mg Capsule affect male fertility?::: No Isokon 5mg Capsule does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume sperm count total sperm motility morphology or seminal plasma fructose.| Q. Does Isokon 5mg Capsule damage your liver?::: There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Isokon 5mg Capsule use. Therefore regular laboratory tests are required. These values generally return to normal after some time. If the levels remain elevated for a long time your doctor may discontinue the use of Isokon 5mg Capsule.