Description
Prescription Required:Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd:<medicine_type>:
Acitretin (10mg):<packagingdetail>:Strip:
10:<productform>::Store below 30°C:
:UNSAFE:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR:
UNSAFE::CAUTION
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380009. Gujarat. India.::
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Is Actoid 10 Capsule an immunosuppressant?::: No, Actoid 10 Capsule is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used to treat severe form of psoriasis.| Can I drink alcohol while taking Actoid 10 Capsule?::: Do not consume anything that contains alcohol while taking Actoid 10 Capsule and for 2 months after treatment. Actoid 10 Capsule and alcohol combine to form a substance that may remain in the body for more than 3 years.| How long does Actoid 10 Capsule take to work?::: Actoid 10 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.| What is the most important information that I should know about Actoid 10 Capsule?::: Actoid 10 Capsule can cause serious birth defects in your unborn child. Therefore, you should not take Actoid 10 Capsule if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. Actoid 10 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.| Does Actoid 10 Capsule affect sperm?::: No, Actoid 10 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.| How should I take Actoid 10 Capsule?::: It is generally recommended to take Actoid 10 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.| Can I donate blood while on Actoid 10 Capsule?::: No, you should not donate blood while on Actoid 10 Capsule. Moreover, do not donate blood 3 years after stopping the treatment with Actoid 10 Capsule. The medicine present in your blood can harm an unborn child if your blood is given to a pregnant mother. However, Actoid 10 Capsule does not affect your ability to receive a blood transfusion.| What should I avoid while taking Actoid 10 Capsule?::: Actoid 10 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 Actoid 10 Capsule can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light.| Is Actoid 10 Capsule an immunosuppressant?::: No, Actoid 10 Capsule is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used to treat severe form of psoriasis.| Can I drink alcohol while taking Actoid 10 Capsule?::: Do not consume anything that contains alcohol while taking Actoid 10 Capsule and for 2 months after treatment. Actoid 10 Capsule and alcohol combine to form a substance that may remain in the body for more than 3 years.| How long does Actoid 10 Capsule take to work?::: Actoid 10 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.| What is the most important information that I should know about Actoid 10 Capsule?::: Actoid 10 Capsule can cause serious birth defects in your unborn child. Therefore, you should not take Actoid 10 Capsule if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. Actoid 10 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.| How should I take Actoid 10 Capsule?::: It is generally recommended to take Actoid 10 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.| Can I donate blood while on Actoid 10 Capsule?::: No, you should not donate blood while on Actoid 10 Capsule. Moreover, do not donate blood 3 years after stopping the treatment with Actoid 10 Capsule. The medicine present in your blood can harm an unborn child if your blood is given to a pregnant mother. However, Actoid 10 Capsule does not affect your ability to receive a blood transfusion.| What should I avoid while taking Actoid 10 Capsule?::: Actoid 10 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 Actoid 10 Capsule can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light.| Does Actoid 10 Capsule affect sperm?::: No, Actoid 10 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.:
Chemical Class :: Retinoids|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA|Action Class :: Retinoids- Second generation
