Ibitret-10 Capsule 10's
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About Ibitret-10Mg Capsule
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids, primarily used to treat a severe form of acne known as nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments, including antibiotics.
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule contains 'isotretinoin', which works by stopping the sebaceous glands from producing too much sebum and slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne.
In some cases, Ibitret-10Mg Capsule may cause side effects like dry skin, headache, cold symptoms, and vision problems. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Ibitret-10Mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.
Uses of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule used in the treatment of nodular acne. The detailed uses of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule are as follows:
- Treatment for nodular acne: Ibitret-10Mg Capsule reduces acne lesions and treats severe nodular acne that is not responding to other treatments.
- Sebum Reduction: Ibitret-10Mg Capsule prevents acne by reducing oil production, avoiding the growth of acne, and shrinking the sebaceous gland.
- Enhancement of Skin Texture: By encouraging the removal of dead skin cells and avoiding clogged pores, Ibitret-10Mg Capsule helps to improve skin texture.
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Directions for Use
- Take Ibitret-10Mg Capsule with food or as advised by your doctor.
- It is advised to take Ibitret-10Mg Capsule twice a day; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
- Swallow Ibitret-10Mg Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew or break it.
Key Benefits
- Ibitret-10Mg Capsule used to treat severe nodular acne, especially when other treatments (like antibiotics) have failed.
- It reduces oil (sebum) production by shrinking the sebaceous glands, helping to prevent clogged pores.
- Ibitret-10Mg Capsule reduces the buildup of dead skin cells and bacteria in pores. Thereby, prevents the formation of new acne.
- Helps reduce redness, swelling, and tenderness of acne lesions.
- By controlling severe breakouts, it helps reduce the risk of permanent scarring.
- It often provides sustained acne clearance even after treatment ends.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Ibitret-10Mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes, hypervitaminosis A (high levels of vitamin A), liver or heart problems, weak bones, osteoporosis (bone loss), anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder where people eat too little), any mental problems such as psychosis (loss of contact with reality) or depression before taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule .
- If you have depression or any suicidal thoughts while taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule or after stopping treatment with Ibitret-10Mg Capsule , please consult your doctor.
- Do not undergo any cosmetic procedures while taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule and for a minimum of 6 months after stopping treatment with Ibitret-10Mg Capsule , as it may increase the risk of scarring.
- Stop taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule and call your doctor right away if you think you are pregnant, miss a menstrual period, or have had sex without using two forms of birth control.
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Taking Ibitret-10 Capsule with Demeclocycline may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ibitret-10 Capsule and Demeclocycline together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
Co-administration of Ibitret-10 Capsule with Oxytetracycline can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri (caused by increased pressure in the brain).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ibitret-10 Capsule and Oxytetracycline together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
Taking Ibitret-10 Capsule with Doxycycline may increase the risk of a rare condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ibitret-10 Capsule and Doxycycline together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
Taking Ibitret-10 Capsule with aminolevulinic acid may increase the risk of a severe sunburn.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ibitret-10 Capsule and aminolevulinic acid together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. After taking you should avoid exposure of the eyes and skin to sunlight or bright indoor lights for 48 hours. Incase you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
Taking Ibitret-10 Capsule together with tretinoin may increase the risk of hypervitaminosis A (excessive vitamin A-related effects).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ibitret-10 Capsule and tretinoin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as increased pressure in the brain (headache, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances) or liver damage (fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
Taking Ibitret-10 Capsule with teriflunomide may affect liver and causes liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ibitret-10 Capsule and teriflunomide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
Taking Ibitret-10 Capsule with minocycline may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ibitret-10 Capsule and minocycline together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Ibitret-10 Capsule with lomitapide may affect liver and cause liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ibitret-10 Capsule and lomitapide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Regular exercise can improve your mood and self-esteem, though it doesn't clear acne. Take a shower immediately after finishing exercise as sweat may irritate acne.
- Avoid sun exposure while using Ibitret-10Mg Capsule as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.
- Regular hair washing is also recommended, and hair contact with the face should be avoided.
- Remove the makeup completely before going to bed.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consumption of alcohol with Ibitret-10Mg Capsule as it may increase the risk of liver damage and cause a rise in cholesterol levels.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is a Category X pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause severe birth defects. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Please consult a doctor before using Ibitret-10Mg Capsule while breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule may reduce night vision in some patients. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule .
Liver
Consult your doctor
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is usually not recommended for patients with impaired liver function. If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
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If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
Heart
If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule in patients with heart problems, please consult a doctor.
Geriatrics
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Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is used to treat a severe form of acne known as nodular acne that cannot be cleared by any other treatments, including antibiotics.
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule may cause decreased night vision temporarily or permanently in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule to experience this side effect. Avoid driving after taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule if you are unable to see in the dark, and consult a doctor if you notice any changes in vision or have painful or persistent dry eyes.
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule may increase the skin sensitivity to sunlight. Therefore, avoid or limit exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out to prevent sunburn.
No, you are not recommended to undergo any cosmetic procedures to smoothen your skin, including waxing, laser procedures or dermabrasion (an exfoliating technique to remove outer layers of skin with a rotating instrument) while taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule and for a minimum of 6 months after stopping treatment with Ibitret-10Mg Capsule , as it may increase the risk of scarring.
You are not recommended to take vitamin A supplements with Ibitret-10Mg Capsule as it may cause hypervitaminosis A (excessive levels of vitamin A in the body), leading to an increased risk of adverse effects. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines or supplements with Ibitret-10Mg Capsule .
No, Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause severe birth defects. Also, it is advised to use effective contraceptive measures before, while taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule and after 1 month of stopping treatment with Ibitret-10Mg Capsule . However, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking Ibitret-10Mg Capsule .
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Use Ibitret-10Mg Capsule exactly as advised by the doctor as it is associated with adverse effects.
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is not a steroid. It is a retinoid used to treat severe nodular acne.
Pregnancy tests, lipid profile tests, liver function tests, blood glucose tests, and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) tests are recommended tests during Ibitret-10Mg Capsule treatment.
In most cases, the effect of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is permanent. Isotretinoin is a clinically effective anti-acne therapy that shows significant improvement in many patients.
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule does not cause cancer. In fact, isotretinoin slows the growth of cancer cells by activating protein receptors in cells, including cancer cells.
Long-term use of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule , even in low doses, has not been studied and is not recommended. Hence, long-term side effects of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule have not been established.
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule is not known to affect male fertility.
Ibitret-10Mg Capsule might elevate liver enzymes. Therefore, regular liver function tests are advised.
Side effects of Ibitret-10Mg Capsule include chapped lips and dry skin, eyes, nose, or lips. These side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
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