Additional information
| Active substance | Isotretinoin |
|---|---|
| Water Retention | None |
| Hepatotoxicity | Possible, liver function tests are recommended |
| Lab Test | Liver function tests, lipid profile, pregnancy test |
| Also known as | 13-cis-Retinoic acid |
| Blood pressure | No direct effect |
| Trade name | Accutane, Roaccutane, and others |
| Storage conditions | Store at controlled room temperature, 15-30В°C (59-86В°F) |
| Chemical name | (2Z,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid |
| Formula | C20H28O2 |
| Substance class | Retinoid |
| Main action | Reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly |
| Half-life | 10-20 hours |
| Dosage (medical) | Typically, 0.5 to 1 mg per kg of body weight per day |
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
| Effects | Reduces severe acne, decreases sebum production, promotes skin renewal |
| Side effects | Dry skin, itching, dry nose, nosebleeds, cracks in the corners of the mouth, dry mouth, dry lips, cracking or peeling skin, inflammation of the whites of the eyes, tiredness |
| Use in sports | None (not used for performance enhancement) |
| Manufacturer | GSK |
| Packing | 30 gr. Tube |
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