acno 10mg capsule - Isotretinoin (10mg) medicine

Acno 10mg Capsule - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Isotretinoin (10mg)

🏭 Ajanta Pharma Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 21, 2026

⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk 📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is acno 10mg capsule used for?

Acno 10mg Capsule contains Isotretinoin, a retinoid used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments. It works by reducing sebum production, decreasing acne-causing bacteria, and preventing clogged pores. It is typically taken twice daily with food.

Generic Name: Isotretinoin
Manufacturer: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: A
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 acno 10mg capsule Uses & Benefits

Severe recalcitrant nodular acne, acne vulgaris unresponsive to other therapies.

Off-label uses: Rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, skin cancer prevention.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Isotretinoin
Brand Name	Acutret 10 Capsule
Manufacturer	Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	DERMA
Action Class	Retinoids- First generation
Route of Administration	Oral.
Storage	Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionAbsorbed orally with high bioavailability; absorption enhanced with food.

DistributionExtensively distributed; crosses placenta; enters breast milk.

Protein Binding99.9% bound to albumin.

MetabolismHepatic metabolism via CYP450 enzymes to active metabolites (4-oxo-isotretinoin).

Half-Life20-24 hours for parent drug; longer for metabolites.

ExcretionExcreted in urine and feces equally.

Bioavailability25% (increased with food).

Onset of Action1-2 weeks for initial improvement.

Peak Plasma Time3-4 hours.

Duration of ActionTherapeutic effect persists weeks after discontinuation.

How It Works

Reduces sebum production, normalizes follicular keratinization, inhibits Propionibacterium acnes growth, and has anti-inflammatory effects.

Mechanism Steps

1Binds to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) and retinoid X receptors (RXRs) in the nucleus.

2Modulates gene transcription involved in cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.

3Reduces sebocyte proliferation and sebum production.

💡 How to Take acno 10mg capsule

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of acno 10mg capsule

✅ Common Side Effects

Cheilitis
Dry skin
Xerophthalmia
Epistaxis
Arthralgia
Myalgia
Headache
Increased triglycerides

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Pseudotumor cerebri
Hepatotoxicity
Pancreatitis
Depression/suicidal ideation
Inflammatory bowel disease
Teratogenicity

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Thrombocytopenia
Agranulocytosis
Vasculitis
Hearing impairment
Osteoporosis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Tetracycline antibiotics	Major	Increased risk of intracranial hypertension
Vitamin A supplements	Major	Additive toxic effects
Oral contraceptives	Minor	Reduced efficacy of contraceptives

🚨 Major Interactions

Tetracyclines
Vitamin A supplements
Methotrexate
Oral contraceptives (reduced efficacy)

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Phenytoin
Corticosteroids
Antifungals (azole)

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Alcohol
Antacids

🍽️ Food Interactions

High-fat meals increase absorption.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

May increase risk of hepatotoxicity; avoid concurrent use.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Moderate

Kidney

Low

Heart

Low

Pregnancy

Category A

🚫 Contraindications

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, hypersensitivity to retinoids, hypervitaminosis A, severe hepatic impairment.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Liver function tests, serum lipids, pregnancy test (monthly), CBC, renal function.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; symptoms include headache, vomiting, facial flushing, cheilitis, abdominal pain. No specific antidote.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Acno 10mg Capsule - Uses, Price, Side Effects

What is acno 10mg capsule used for?

💊 acno 10mg capsule Uses & Benefits

📋 Drug Information

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

How It Works

Mechanism Steps

💡 How to Take acno 10mg capsule

Dosage Timeline

⚠️ Side Effects of acno 10mg capsule

✅ Common Side Effects

🚨 Serious Side Effects

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

🔬 Drug Interactions

🚨 Major Interactions

⚡ Moderate Interactions

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

🍽️ Food Interactions

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

📊 Monitoring Parameters

🤱 Lactation Safety

💊 Overdose Management

⏰ Missed Dose

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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