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Acitretin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Acitretin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Acitretin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acitretin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Acitretin safe for pregnant women?
Acitretin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Acitretin safe during breastfeeding?
Acitretin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Kidneys?
Acitretin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Liver?
Acitretin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Acitretin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Acitretin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acitretin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acitretin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Acitretin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acitretin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Acitretin, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acitretin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acitretin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Acitretin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acitretin
Taking Acitretin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Soriatane (acitretin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 892