Roaccutane is used in the treatment of acne. This medicine, which is in the form of gelatin capsules, contains isotretinoin, which is related to vitamin A and called retinoids, as an active ingredient. Each package contains 30 products of 10 capsules each. One side is brown-red and the other side is white and it has ROA 20 print on it. It is generally preferred in acne treatments. It is especially used in severe types of acne. Before using this drug, it is necessary to prefer antibiotics in the treatment of acne, when anti-acne treatments do not improve. Pregnant and lactating women should not use it. In addition, Roaccutane treatment should not be used by those with soy allergy, those with high cholesterol and those under 12 years of age.

How to Use Roacuntane?

When Roaccutane is used for acne treatment, it can be taken on a full stomach. It is used as a starting dose of 0.5 mg per kilo. Capsules can be taken once or twice a day. After a few weeks, the specialist may increase the dose of the drug. This increase depends on how the person adapts to the drug. In general, it can be increased to 0.5 to 1.0 mg per kg. Acne treatment, which lasts 16 to 24 weeks, is completed in one treatment method in most individuals. Up to 8 weeks after treatment, the healing process of acne continues. Therefore, a Roaccutane acne treatment program cannot be started again during this period. In some patients, acne may worsen during the first weeks of treatment. However, as the treatment continues on a regular basis, it will improve.

What Are the Side Effects of Roacuntane?

There may be some side effects when using Roaccutane acne treatment. For this reason, it should be used by appropriate people with expert recommendations. It is important that the drug is used in a controlled manner and that the results are followed by frequent analyzes. Those who use Roaccutane in this area should be wary of side effects such as:

* Allergic reactions such as itching and rash

* Sensitivity on the skin, excessive sweating, discharge, discharge, visible increases in body hair

* Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, nausea, vomiting

* Bleeding in the gums, pain, mouth sores that do not go away

* Feeling tired all the time, insomnia

* Mental balance disorders

* Loss of eyebrows and hair

Since it has very serious side effects, Roaccutane should be used under the supervision of an expert.