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Among all contemporary acne medications, Isotretinoin which is popularly known by its trade name Accutane is the most reliable herbal medicine being used in acne treatment. This medicine is also used as a chemotherapy medication for the treatment of certain skin cancers. At times, the medicine is used to cure Harlequin type ichthyosis and it derives from vitamin A which is available in the body in the natural form. Isotretinoin is available in the market under various trade names and among them Accutane is the most popular.

With 4-5 months of treatment of isotretinoin, it may result in clearing of acne for one year or more after you stop taking the medicine. There are also a lot of other acne controlling medicines which have the antibacterial properties and are very useful if used on regular basis.

Like most of other medicines, Accutane has also known to have its share of side effects which include dry skin and itching, chapped lips, dryness of nose and mild nose bleeding, irritation of eyelids and eyes, temporary hair thinning, joint and muscle pains, rashes, intestinal symptoms, urinary problems, headache, increased sensitivity to sunburn, decreased night vision, depression and thoughts of suicide.

Prescription of isotretinoin:

To treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne, Isotretinoin is used when all the other treatments like antibiotics fail to deliver the desired results. Isotretinoin may be categorized as retinoids and its process is that it slows down the growth of certain natural substances that cause acne.

Functions of isotretinoin:

Isotretinoin has been known to decrease the quantity of oil produced by skin’s sebaceous (oil) glands. It will take almost 2 months to show any improvement in the skin. However, no medicine has been introduced yet to speed up the isotretinoin’s effects. At times, your acne may go from bad to worse during the first month of the treatment. However, the treatment comes with a host of side effects like lip dryness and so on before the acne starts disappearing.

Consumption:

Isotretinoin is taken in the form of capsule twice a day after meals. However, it would be advisable to follow the instructions given on the label of the pack. Alternatively you can ask your medical practitioner as to how and how much of the medicine is used. Remember any excess amount of medicine may do more harm than good and at times you may get into serious trouble. Also, chewing the capsule is prohibited; simply swallow it with full glass of liquid.

Precautions to be taken:

It would be highly recommended to inform your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredients present in the medicine. Also, inform your doctor what other prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, herbal products and nutritional supplements you intend to take along with this. Have you or anyone in the family ever been under depression, suffered from mental illness, diabetes, osteoporosis, asthma or other conditions that cause weak bones, a high triglyceride, anorexia and any heart or liver ailment. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are also advised against taking this drug.

In conclusion, Accutane may be called a wonder drug that comes along with a host of benefits and has been proven to treat your acne successfully.?