Uses of A Cnotren

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1. What is the use of A cnotren?

1.1. What is A cnotren? A cnotren 10mg is manufactured by G.A Pharmaceuticals S.A. (GAP S.A.) - Greece, is an indispensable choice for those who are suffering from severe acne, which seriously affects health, especially the aesthetics of the skin. lose confidence. A cnotren medicine 10mg will help you soon regain the best beauty for your skin.
Main ingredients Isotretinoin 10mg
Excipients: White beeswax, Butylated hydroxyanisole, Disodium edetat, Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, Soybean oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol 76%, Carmoisin, Brilliant Blue, Pouceau 4R, Oxyd iron den, Titanium Dioxide, Purified Water.
1.2. What does A cnotren do? A Cnotren drug has great use in treating acne in the skin, helping the skin to be bright, clear and smooth.
A Cnotren is indicated for people with severe acne, especially highly effective for cystic acne.
Isotretinoin is effective in the treatment of various forms of acne, and reduces the secretion and at the same time inhibits the activity of the sebaceous glands, thus preventing the formation of scars.
A Cnotren has an effective anti-inflammatory effect. Acne can cause severe inflammation and scarring. Inflammation leads to increased sebum secretion and irritation, creating scarring.

2. Usage of the drug A cnotren

2.1. How to use A-Cnotren A-Cnotren is used orally: Take the medicine with a glass of warm water to increase the absorption of the drug, helping the treatment process to be most effective. Medicines should be taken with meals and should not be shared with alcohol or beer....
2.2. Dosage of the drug A cnotren Dosage for adults and children over 12 years old:
Initial dose: 0.5 - 1 mg/kg/day, divided into 2 times for 15-20 weeks. Maximum: 2 mg/kg/day for very severe acne, chest or back acne. Maintenance dose: 0.1 - 1 mg/kg/day. Treatment should be discontinued for 2 months before reintroduction. In cases of severe intractable cystic acne, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 2 mg isotretinoin/kg body weight per day. For the treatment of dyskeratosis, the dose of isotretinoin may be up to 4 mg isotretinoin/kg body weight per day. Dosage for children under 12 years: Not for use in children under 12 years of age. In patients with severe renal impairment, treatment should be initiated at a lower dose (eg, 10 mg/day). Thereafter, the dose should be increased to 1 mg/kg/day or until the patient has received a maximally tolerated dose.
Intolerant patients: In patients with severe intolerance to the recommended dose, treatment may be continued at a lower dose with the consequent longer duration of treatment and the risk of Recurrence shave more. To achieve the maximum possible effect in these patients, the dose should be continued at the highest tolerated dose.
Handling when missed dose: If the patient forgets the dose, the dose must be supplemented immediately. Note that do not arbitrarily increase the dose to double the next dose when you forget.
Treatment of overdose: If a patient overdoses on the drug, it should be stopped immediately and reported to the doctor to monitor the patient's condition. Some mild symptoms may appear and resolve on their own without treatment, such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, itching.

3. Contraindications of A cnotren

Do not use the drug for the following cases: Do not use the blood of patients who are using Isotretinoin 1 month before to transfuse blood for women who are planning to become pregnant. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, women who have given birth and are breastfeeding. Women of childbearing age, unless effective contraception has been used. Patients with liver failure, patients with hepatobiliary disorders. The patient overdosed on vitamin A. Avoid using the combination of A Cnotren with vitamin A because it can cause an excess of vitamin A, increasing toxicity to the body. Patients with hyperlipidemia. Patients with known hypersensitivity to this drug or to any of its ingredients. Alcohol can increase the risk of increased triglyceride levels, and increase the side effects and toxicity of isotretinoin. Isotretinoin may decrease serum progesterone levels leading to a decrease in contraceptive efficacy in patients taking progesterone-containing drugs. In addition, caution should be exercised when using A Cnotren with the following drugs: Doxycycline, Tetracycline, verteporfin, topical acne medications.

4. Notes when using A cnotren

4.1. Be careful when using the drug You need to carefully follow the instructions and dosage before using the drug. You also need to have a clinical examination for people with diabetes, obesity, lipid metabolism disorders in the body, alcoholics. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight because UV rays can reduce the therapeutic effect of the drug and damage the skin. Patients must substitute oral contraceptives containing Progesterone for other types. Because there is a side effect of reducing vision, patients need to be careful in the use of vehicles when using the drug.
4.2. Note for pregnant women and nursing mothers: A Cnotren drug is not recommended for use in pregnant women, because during pregnancy Isotretinoin can be harmful to the health of the fetus, there is a risk of causing harm to the fetus. fetal malformations and increase the risk of miscarriage. For women who are breastfeeding: The ingredients in the drug will be excreted in breast milk and affect the baby, causing some unwanted side effects.

5. Side effects of A cnotren

Common:
On the skin and mucous membranes: Frequent cheilitis Dry, irritated skin, especially on the face (facial dermatitis). Conjunctival irritation, potentially complicating conjunctivitis - eyelid or keratitis. Dry mucous membranes of the mouth, vagina, throat and nose, sometimes with nosebleeds and hoarse voice. At the beginning of treatment there may be an outbreak of acne, which can last several weeks. Uncommon:
Cases of exanthema, pruritus, erythema nodosum and vasculitis, ocular hyperpigmentation. Melasma in facial skin. Increased abnormal hair growth, mainly on the face. Increased sensitivity to the sun. Hair loss or hair loss changes (smaller), usually reversible upon discontinuation of the drug. Urinary tract irritation, blood in the urine. Change in skin microflora, there is a risk of local or systemic infection, especially due to Staphylococcus aureus. Inflammatory granulomas caused by staphylococcus aureus in periungual or acne-covered lesions. Dystrophy of the nails (legs, hands). Rare:
Skin becomes very fragile, which can lead to peeling, especially on the face after hair removal. Hypertrophic scars after dermabrasion. Cerebral edema causes nausea, vomiting, headache, changes in vision. Special cases: Acne breakouts are rare: Cystic lesions rapidly develop into inflammatory, purulent lesions, and then ulcerate-necrotic, often with systemic signs (fever, arthralgia. , muscle pain), eventually scarring. Treatment should be discontinued and systemic corticosteroid therapy initiated.

6. How to store A cnotren

The shelf life printed on the packaging provided by the manufacturer is 36 months. To ensure the drug is safe for the longest time, customers need to store it in a cool, dry place, optimally under 30 degrees Celsius. It is best to store it in a sealed container, just to achieve humidity. low, while ensuring safety out of the reach of small children.
Users should store the medicine in a dry, non-humid place and the temperature should not exceed 300C.
Do not put the medicine in the freezer compartment and limit all the effects of strong light.

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