ISOTRETINOIN 20mg. IP

Belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative) for treating severe and recalcitrant cases of inflammatory acne. Demonstrates comedolytic activity, suppresses sebum production and significantly reduces Propionibacterium acnes population. (Jolanta D. Torzecka, 2017) A safe and effective therapeutic choice for patients with moderate to severe scar prone acne vulgaris. (Abbas Rasi, 2014) The most effective acne treatment with reported long-term remission rate up to 70-89%. (Abbas Rasi, 2014) A potent agent that affects all the factors involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. (Fariba Ghalamkarpour, 2006) Produces a significant reduction in comedogenesis by decreasing hyperkeratinisation. (Layton, 2009) A highly effective drug in all forms and grades of acne. (Daulat Ram Dhaked, 2016) A suitable candidate for acne vulgaris that is resistant to adequate courses of standard therapy with systemic antibacterial and topical therapy. (Tyng Hwey Tan, 2016) More effective drug than oral antibiotics in acne of all grades of severity. (Layton, 2009)