Isograce 10 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.

Isograce 10 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.

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.

Isograce 10 Tablet 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.

Uses of Isograce Tablet

Treatment of Acne

Benefits of Isograce Tablet

In Treatment of Acne

Isograce 10 Tablet 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.

Side effects of Isograce Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Isograce

Dry skin
Increased liver enzymes
Rash

How to use Isograce Tablet

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. Isograce 10 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Isograce Tablet works

Isograce 10 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).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Isograce 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Isograce 10 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Isograce 10 Tablet 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

Isograce 10 Tablet 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

Isograce 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Isograce 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Isograce 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Isograce Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Isograce 10 Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Isograce 10 Tablet for the treatment of severe acne.
Take it with food.
Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Isograce 10 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 Isograce 10 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Retinoid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Retinoids- First generation

Interaction with drugs

Taking Isograce with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Doxycycline (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain. Do not consume Isotretinoin with Doxycycline.

Demeclocycline (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain. Do not consume Isotretinoin with Demeclocycline.

Doxycycline (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain. Do not consume Isotretinoin with Doxycycline.

Doxycycline (Injection Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain. Do not consume Isotretinoin with Doxycycline.

Lymecycline (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain. Do not consume Isotretinoin with Lymecycline.

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Patient concerns

Have been suffering acne and vulgaris since 2 yr what to do now also i hv taken isograce 20 zithic 500 clearzit zel , apzel and acmade face

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Ok . These are strong medicines . Maintain with face clin gel for application . Peels will help . Chemical peels at SkinAid clinic Gurgaon . 9XXXXXX

Please suggest better treatment for acne and piles

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

For acne-use Nadoxin gel at night over acne For piles-pls visit near general surgeon

User feedback

Patients taking Isograce 10 Tablet

Once A Day

94%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Isograce Tablet for?

Acne

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Isograce 10 Tablet?

No Side Effec*

50%

Dry skin

25%

Cracked lips

25%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Isograce Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Isograce 10 Tablet on price

Average

67%

Not Expensive

33%

FAQs

Is Isograce 10 Tablet safe to use?

Isograce 10 Tablet 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, Isograce 10 Tablet should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.

Is Isograce 10 Tablet a steroid?

No, Isograce 10 Tablet is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.

What are the recommended tests during Isograce 10 Tablet 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.

Is the effect of Isograce 10 Tablet 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 Isograce 10 Tablet has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Isograce 10 Tablet.

Why is Isograce 10 Tablet so dangerous during pregnancy?

If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Isograce 10 Tablet then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.

Can Isograce 10 Tablet cause cancer?

No, there are no reports of Isograce 10 Tablet causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.

What are the long-term side effects of Isograce 10 Tablet?

A normal course of treatment of Isograce 10 Tablet 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.

Does Isograce 10 Tablet affect male fertility?

No, Isograce 10 Tablet 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.

Does Isograce 10 Tablet damage your liver?

There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Isograce 10 Tablet 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 Isograce 10 Tablet.

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