Acitros

Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Composition for Acitros Products

Acitros Products are primarily used for

Psoriasis

About Acitros Products

Uses of Acitros Products

Acitretin is used in the treatment of psoriasis.

Acitros Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Acitros are Dryness in mouth, Skin peeling, Itching, Hair loss, Dry skin, Lip inflammation, Dry eye, Inflammation of the nose.

How Acitros Products work

Acitretin is a retinoid. It has a structure similar to vitamin A and is involved in the normal growth of skin cells. It works by stopping overgrowth and thickening of skin cells in psoriasis.

Patient Concerns about Acitros Products

Frequently asked questions about Acitros Products

Frequently asked questions about Acitretin

Q. Is Acitros 10mg Capsule an immunosuppressant?
No, Acitros 10mg Capsule is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used to treat severe form of psoriasis.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Acitros 10mg Capsule?
Do not consume anything that contains alcohol while taking Acitros 10mg Capsule and for 2 months after treatment. Acitros 10mg Capsule and alcohol combine to form a substance that may remain in the body for more than 3 years.
Q. How long does Acitros 10mg Capsule take to work?
Acitros 10mg Capsule does not work right away. It may take about 2-4 weeks to see an improvement and about 2-3 months before you see the full benefits of this medicine. Therefore, you should continue taking it even if you do not see any improvement initially.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Acitros 10mg Capsule?
Acitros 10mg Capsule can cause serious birth defects in your unborn child. Therefore, you should not take Acitros 10mg Capsule if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. Acitros 10mg Capsule may also cause liver damage. Therefore, contact your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.
Q. Does Acitros 10mg Capsule affect sperm?
No, Acitros 10mg Capsule does not affect the sperm. However, it has been seen that small amounts of this medicine may pass into the semen. But, this small amount does not pose a risk to an unborn child.
Q. How should I take Acitros 10mg Capsule?
It is generally recommended to take Acitros 10mg Capsule once daily with meals or milk. The dosage varies from person to person and is decided by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole and do not crush or cut it.
Q. Can I donate blood while on Acitros 10mg Capsule?
No, you should not donate blood while on Acitros 10mg Capsule. Moreover, do not donate blood 3 years after stopping the treatment with Acitros 10mg Capsule. The medicine present in your blood can harm an unborn child if your blood is given to a pregnant mother. However, Acitros 10mg Capsule does not affect your ability to receive a blood transfusion.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Acitros 10mg Capsule?
Acitros 10mg Capsule may affect your night vision. Therefore, you should avoid driving at night. Avoid supplemental foods containing vitamin A while taking this medicine since it may add to the side effects. Also, avoid sunlight and sun lamps as Acitros 10mg Capsule can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light.

Products for Acitros

Acitros 10mg Capsule
strip of 15 capsules
Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
MRP
442.5
Not Available
Acitros 25mg Capsule
strip of 15 capsules
Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
MRP
885
Not Available

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