Curacne contains the main active ingredient isotretinoin and other excipients in sufficient amounts. This is a dermatological drug effective in treating acne.
1. What is Curacne?
Curacne contains the main active ingredient isotretinoin and other excipients in sufficient amounts. This is a dermatological drug effective in treating acne. Curacne is prepared in the form of soft capsules suitable for direct oral use. The packaging is a box of 1 blister; each blister contains 30 capsules.
1.1. Pharmacodynamics of the active ingredient isotretinoin
The active ingredient isotretinoin is a drug used to treat acne.
1.2. Effects of the active ingredient isotretinoin
The active ingredient isotretinoin is an acne treatment drug that reduces sebum secretion and shrinks the sebaceous glands, leading to reduced scarring. Acne causes severe inflammation and scarring. Inflammation is associated with increased sebum secretion from the sebaceous glands, causing irritation and scarring.
2. What is the effect of Curacne?
Curacne medicine is used in the treatment of diseases:
- Curacne is used to treat severe acne, especially cystic acne, that is resistant or minimally responsive to traditional treatments such as topical creams, drying agents, or oral/topical antibiotics. After treatment, the drug may significantly reduce or improve acne long-term.
- Due to serious adverse reactions, the active ingredient isotretinoin (Curacne) should only be used for severe, resistant acne.
3. How to use and dosage of Curacne
3.1. How to use Curacne
Curacne is prepared as soft capsules for oral use.
3.2. Dosage of Curacne
- The initial dose is 0.5–1 mg/kg/day, divided into two doses, for 15 to 20 weeks. The maximum dose is 2 mg/kg/day for very severe acne, or acne on the chest or back.
- The maintenance dose is 0.1–1 mg/kg/day. Treatment should be stopped two months before restarting the drug.
- Patients should take the drug with meals, swallow the capsules whole, and avoid direct sunlight.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages, such as wine and beer, while using this drug.
Note: The treatment doses provided are for reference only, based on the manufacturer's recommendations. The specific dose depends on individual health and disease progression. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional for a specific and appropriate dose.
4. Unwanted effects of Curacne
During the use of Curacne, you may experience some common unwanted effects such as dry skin, itching, a dry nose, nosebleeds, mouth ulcers, dry mouth, eye inflammation, and joint pain. Rarer side effects include skin infections, sunburn, and hepatitis. In rare cases, cerebral edema may occur, causing nausea, vomiting, headache, and vision changes. When experiencing side effects, you should stop using the drug and notify your doctor or medical professional immediately about any serious unwanted effects.
5. Interactions of Curacne
During Curacne use, users should be aware of potential drug interactions, specifically:
- Do not use Curacne with vitamin A, minocycline, tetracycline, or alcoholic beverages, such as wine.
- Discontinue other topical acne medications before starting isotretinoin, such as Curacne.
For safety, patients should provide their doctors with a complete list of medications, herbs, and supplements. Their doctor can then provide appropriate instructions.
6. Notes When Using Curacne
During the use of Curacne, patients should pay attention to the following:
6.1. Contraindications for Curacne
- People who are sensitive or hypersensitive to the drug's ingredients.
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not donate blood during treatment with this drug.
6.2. Precautions When Using Curacne
- When using the drug with women of childbearing age, continuous contraceptive measures are necessary.
- Do not exfoliate the face or use wax for hair removal.
- Check paraclinical test indicators when the user has concomitant diseases such as diabetes, obesity, alcoholism, or lipid metabolism disorders.
The above is all the information about Curacne. Patients should read the instructions carefully and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Curacne to treat the disease at home, because you may encounter unwanted side effects.
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