Acitrin
Acitrin Products are primarily used for
Psoriasis
About Acitrin Products
Acitrin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Acitrin are Lip inflammation, Dryness in mouth, Itching, Skin peeling, Hair loss, Dry skin, Dry eye, Inflammation of the nose.
How Acitrin Products work
Acitretin is a retinoid. It has a structure similar to vitamin A and is involved in the normal growth of skin cells. It works by stopping overgrowth and thickening of skin cells in psoriasis.
Patient Concerns about Acitrin Products
Frequently asked questions about Acitrin Products
Frequently asked questions about Acitretin
Q. Is Acitrin 20mg Capsule an immunosuppressant?
No, Acitrin 20mg Capsule is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used to treat severe form of psoriasis.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
Do not consume anything that contains alcohol while taking Acitrin 20mg Capsule and for 2 months after treatment. Acitrin 20mg Capsule and alcohol combine to form a substance that may remain in the body for more than 3 years.
Q. How long does Acitrin 20mg Capsule take to work?
Acitrin 20mg Capsule does not work right away. It may take about 2-4 weeks to see an improvement and about 2-3 months before you see the full benefits of this medicine. Therefore, you should continue taking it even if you do not see any improvement initially.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
Acitrin 20mg Capsule can cause serious birth defects in your unborn child. Therefore, you should not take Acitrin 20mg Capsule if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. Acitrin 20mg Capsule may also cause liver damage. Therefore, contact your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.
Q. Does Acitrin 20mg Capsule affect sperm?
No, Acitrin 20mg Capsule does not affect the sperm. However, it has been seen that small amounts of this medicine may pass into the semen. But, this small amount does not pose a risk to an unborn child.
Q. How should I take Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
It is generally recommended to take Acitrin 20mg Capsule once daily with meals or milk. The dosage varies from person to person and is decided by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole and do not crush or cut it.
Q. Can I donate blood while on Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
No, you should not donate blood while on Acitrin 20mg Capsule. Moreover, do not donate blood 3 years after stopping the treatment with Acitrin 20mg Capsule. The medicine present in your blood can harm an unborn child if your blood is given to a pregnant mother. However, Acitrin 20mg Capsule does not affect your ability to receive a blood transfusion.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
Acitrin 20mg Capsule may affect your night vision. Therefore, you should avoid driving at night. Avoid supplemental foods containing vitamin A while taking this medicine since it may add to the side effects. Also, avoid sunlight and sun lamps as Acitrin 20mg Capsule can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light.
Q. Is Acitrin 20mg Capsule an immunosuppressant?
No, Acitrin 20mg Capsule is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used to treat severe form of psoriasis.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
Do not consume anything that contains alcohol while taking Acitrin 20mg Capsule and for 2 months after treatment. Acitrin 20mg Capsule and alcohol combine to form a substance that may remain in the body for more than 3 years.
Q. How long does Acitrin 20mg Capsule take to work?
Acitrin 20mg Capsule does not work right away. It may take about 2-4 weeks to see an improvement and about 2-3 months before you see the full benefits of this medicine. Therefore, you should continue taking it even if you do not see any improvement initially.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
Acitrin 20mg Capsule can cause serious birth defects in your unborn child. Therefore, you should not take Acitrin 20mg Capsule if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. Acitrin 20mg Capsule may also cause liver damage. Therefore, contact your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.
Q. How should I take Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
It is generally recommended to take Acitrin 20mg Capsule once daily with meals or milk. The dosage varies from person to person and is decided by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole and do not crush or cut it.
Q. Can I donate blood while on Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
No, you should not donate blood while on Acitrin 20mg Capsule. Moreover, do not donate blood 3 years after stopping the treatment with Acitrin 20mg Capsule. The medicine present in your blood can harm an unborn child if your blood is given to a pregnant mother. However, Acitrin 20mg Capsule does not affect your ability to receive a blood transfusion.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Acitrin 20mg Capsule?
Acitrin 20mg Capsule may affect your night vision. Therefore, you should avoid driving at night. Avoid supplemental foods containing vitamin A while taking this medicine since it may add to the side effects. Also, avoid sunlight and sun lamps as Acitrin 20mg Capsule can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light.
Q. Does Acitrin 20mg Capsule affect sperm?
No, Acitrin 20mg Capsule does not affect the sperm. However, it has been seen that small amounts of this medicine may pass into the semen. But, this small amount does not pose a risk to an unborn child.
Products for Acitrin
Acitrin 20mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹630.81
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Acitrin 10mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹358.56
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Acitrin 25mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹614.68
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