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Composition :

ISOTRETINOIN-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Elnova Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Saferet-5Mg Tab

Saferet-5Mg Tab belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids (a synthetic form of vitamin A) primarily used to treat a severe form of acne known as nodular acne that cannot be cleared by any other treatments, including antibiotics. Nodular acne is severe acne that occurs due to excessive production of oil in the skin cells, causing swollen, red and tender lumps in the skin. Acne nodules are larger in size than typical pimples. 

Saferet-5Mg Tab contains 'isotretinoin', a form of vitamin A that works by reducing sebum (skin's natural oil) production on the skin's surface by decreasing the activity and size of sebaceous glands. Thereby unblocks pores and kills acne-causing bacteria.

Take Saferet-5Mg Tab as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Saferet-5Mg Tab based on your medical condition. Some people may experience chapped lips, dryness of skin, eyes, nose, or lips. Most of these side effects of Saferet-5Mg Tab do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Saferet-5Mg Tab or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take Saferet-5Mg Tab if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. If you have depression or any suicidal thoughts while taking Saferet-5Mg Tab or after stopping treatment with Saferet-5Mg Tab , please consult a doctor. Avoid sun exposure while using Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.

Uses of Saferet-5Mg Tab

Nodular acne

Directions for Use

Take Saferet-5Mg Tab with food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Saferet-5Mg Tab is a synthetic form of vitamin A used to treat a severe form of acne. Saferet-5Mg Tab reduces sebum (skin's natural oil) production on the skin's surface by decreasing the activity and size of sebaceous glands. Thereby unblocking pores and killing acne-causing bacteria. Also, Saferet-5Mg Tab reduces swelling in the skin.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Saferet-5Mg Tab

  • Chapped lips
  • Dryness of skin, eyes, nose or lips

Drug Warnings

Do not take Saferet-5Mg Tab if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. If you have depression or any suicidal thoughts while taking Saferet-5Mg Tab or after stopping treatment with Saferet-5Mg Tab , please consult a doctor. Avoid sun exposure while using Saferet-5Mg Tab 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. Do not undergo any cosmetic procedures while taking Saferet-5Mg Tab and for a minimum of 6 months after stopping treatment with Saferet-5Mg Tab as it may increase the risk of scarring. 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 Saferet-5Mg Tab .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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IsotretinoinDemeclocycline
Critical
IsotretinoinOxytetracycline
Critical

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IsotretinoinDemeclocycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Saferet-5Mg Tab:
Taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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 Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.
IsotretinoinOxytetracycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Saferet-5Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Saferet-5Mg Tab with Oxytetracycline can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri (caused by increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.
IsotretinoinDoxycycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Saferet-5Mg Tab:
Taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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 Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.
IsotretinoinAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Saferet-5Mg Tab:
Taking Saferet-5Mg Tab with aminolevulinic acid may increase the risk of a severe sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.
IsotretinoinTretinoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Saferet-5Mg Tab:
Taking Saferet-5Mg Tab together with tretinoin may increase the risk of hypervitaminosis A (excessive vitamin A-related effects).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.
IsotretinoinLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Saferet-5Mg Tab:
Taking Saferet-5Mg Tab with lomitapide may affect liver and cause liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.
IsotretinoinMinocycline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Saferet-5Mg Tab:
Taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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 Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.
IsotretinoinTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Saferet-5Mg Tab:
Taking Saferet-5Mg Tab with teriflunomide may affect liver and causes liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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 Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.
  • Do regular hair wash and avoid contact of hair with the face.
  • Remove the make-up completely before going to bed.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

RETINOIDS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Saferet-5Mg Tab 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 Saferet-5Mg Tab and for minimum 6 months after stopping treatment with Saferet-5Mg Tab as it may increase the risk of scarring.

You are not recommended to take vitamin A supplements with Saferet-5Mg Tab 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 Saferet-5Mg Tab .

No, Saferet-5Mg Tab 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 Saferet-5Mg Tab and after 1 month of stopping treatment with Saferet-5Mg Tab . However, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking Saferet-5Mg Tab .

Saferet-5Mg Tab may cause decreased night vision temporarily or permanently in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Saferet-5Mg Tab to experience this side effect. Avoid driving after taking Saferet-5Mg Tab 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • DEMECLOCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • OXYTETRACYCLINE
  • ERAVACYCLINE
  • VITAMIN A

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are recommended before and while taking Saferet-5Mg Tab to monitor liver functioning.
  • Do not donate blood while taking Saferet-5Mg Tab and for one month after stopping Saferet-5Mg Tab .
  • Do not squeeze, pop or pick spots as it may worsen them and cause permanent scarring.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nodular acne: It is severe acne that occurs due to excessive production of oil in the skin cells causing swollen, red and tender lumps in the skin which can be the size of pencil erasers or larger. The sebum inhibits sebaceous glands and stops oil from flowing out freely causing accumulation of sebum under the skin which increases the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Acne nodules are larger in size than typical pimples and affect the deeper layers of skin. Nodular acne can occur on the back, face and the body. If they are left untreated, it may cause permanent scars. The symptoms include long-lasting painful blemishes that feel like hard knots under the skin.

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