Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
Isotretinoin
Actavis Pty Ltd
Medicine Registered
ORATANE ® Consumer Medicine Information Isotretinoin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg capsules _ _ WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some of the common questions about ORATANE capsules. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking ORATANE capsules against the benefits the medicine is expected to have for you. If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again. WHAT IS ORATANE ® USED FOR The active ingredient in ORATANE capsules is isotretinoin, a substance very similar to vitamin A. ORATANE belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids. ORATANE _ _capsules are used to treat acne. Of the many acne medicines, ORATANE _ _is used for more severe cases. ORATANE capsules work by cutting down the amount of oily substances (sebum) made by glands in your skin. ORATANE capsules will also help to reduce bacteria, inflammation and open clogged pores. YOUR DOCTOR MAY HAVE PRESCRIBED ORATANE CAPSULES FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE. ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY ORATANE CAPSULES HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. ORATANE capsules are not addictive. BEFORE YOU TAKE ORATANE ® _ _ _WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE ORATANE_ _ CAPSULES _ Do not take ORATANE capsules if: 1. YOU ARE PREGNANT OR FOR AT LEAST ONE MO Read the complete document
Oratane PI V11 120525 Page 1 of 10 _ _ ORATANE PRODUCT INFORMATION NAME OF THE MEDICINE: isotretinoin Isotretinoin is 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-cis-(4,6,8)-trans-nonatetraenoic acid (also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid). Isotretinoin is related to both retinoic acid and retinol (vitamin A). MW: 300.44 g/mol. Structurally it is represented as: Isotretinoin, C 20 H 28 0 2. CAS 4759-48-2. DESCRIPTION Isotretinoin is related to both retinoic acid and retinol (Vitamin A). Isotretinoin is a yellow - orange to orange crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, soluble in methylene chloride, sparingly soluble in ether and slightly soluble in alcohol. It is sensitive to air, heat and light, especially in solution. Oratane ® capsules contain Isotretinoin, Beeswax – yellow, Disodium edetate, Butylated Hydroxyanisole, dl-alpha-tocopherol, Soya oil – partially hydrogenated, Soya oil, Vegetable oil – hydrogenated (5mg, 10mg and 20mg only), Soya oil – hydrogenated (40mg only). The capsule shell contains Sorbitol solution (70% non-crystallising), Glycerol, Gelatin, Titanium dioxide, Water – purified, Brilliant scarlet 4R CI16255 (10mg and 20mg only), Sunset yellow FCF CI15985 (40mg only), Indigo carmine CI73015 (20mg only), Iron oxide black CI177499 (10mg only). PHARMACOLOGY _PHARMACODYNAMICS _ Oratane contains isotretinoin; this is a retinoid that inhibits sebaceous gland function and keratinisation. The exact mechanism of action of isotretinoin is unknown. Clinical improvement in cystic acne patients occurs in association with a reduction in sebum secretion. The Read the complete document