acquin 20 capsule - Isotretinoin (20mg) medicine

Acquin 20 Capsule - Uses, Price, Side Effects

4.5 (19 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Malvern Pharma ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 23, 2026
โš ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 23, 2026

What is acquin 20 capsule used for?

Acquin 20 Capsule contains Isotretinoin 20mg, a retinoid used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments. It works by reducing sebum production, decreasing inflammation, and normalizing skin cell turnover. It is typically taken twice daily with food for 15-20 weeks.

  • Generic Name: Isotretinoin (20mg)
  • Manufacturer: Malvern Pharma
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India has the highest number of USFDA-compliant plants outside the USA.

๐Ÿ’Š acquin 20 capsule Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Isotretinoin (20mg)
Brand Nameacquin 20 capsule
ManufacturerMalvern Pharma
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassDERMA
Action ClassRetinoids- First generation
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take acquin 20 capsule

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of acquin 20 capsule

  • Dry skin
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Rash

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Tetracyclines Major Increased risk of pseudotumor cerebri
Vitamin A supplements Major Additive toxic effects
Oral contraceptives Moderate Reduced efficacy of contraceptives

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 23, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for acquin 20 capsule

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Isotretinoin (20mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

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