About Acetin Capsule 10mg
A retinoid capsule used for severe, stubborn psoriasis and related skin conditions.
Uses
- Severe plaque psoriasis
- Pustular psoriasis
- Palmoplantar psoriasis affecting the palms and soles
- Erythrodermic psoriasis
- Other severe skin disorders of keratinization, as directed by a specialist
Benefits
- Slows down the excessive skin cell production seen in psoriasis
- Reduces redness, scaling, and thickened plaques over weeks
- Offers an oral option for patients who do not respond to topical treatment
- Can be combined with light therapy for added effect
What Experts Say
Acitretin is an oral retinoid related to vitamin A. It normalizes how skin cells grow and shed, which reduces the thick, scaly plaques that build up on the skin in severe psoriasis and related disorders of skin cell overgrowth.
Dermatologists in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi prescribe this capsule for patients with widespread or difficult psoriasis that has not improved with creams or ointments alone. Treatment usually starts at a low dose and is adjusted gradually based on how the skin responds and what side effects appear.
This medicine causes serious birth defects, so women of childbearing age must avoid pregnancy during treatment and for three years after stopping. Regular blood tests are needed to monitor liver function and blood fat levels, and alcohol should be avoided completely while taking this medicine and for two months after.
Drug Class
- Oral retinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Acetin Capsule Uses in Urdu
- یہ کیپسول شدید چنبل کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- جلد کی موٹی اور خشک پرتوں کو کم کرنے میں مدد دیتا ہے۔
- ہاتھوں اور پیروں کی تلی پر ہونے والی چنبل میں تجویز کیا جاتا ہے۔
- ایسی جلدی بیماریوں میں استعمال ہوتا ہے جو عام علاج سے ٹھیک نہ ہوں۔
Acetin Capsule 10mg formula
How to use Acetin Capsule 10mg?
- Take the capsule once daily with a meal, as directed by your dermatologist
- Swallow the capsule whole with water
- Do not skip the blood tests your doctor schedules during treatment
- Avoid alcohol completely while taking this medicine and for two months after stopping
- Use effective contraception if you are a woman who can become pregnant
Drug Interactions
- Alcohol: Must be avoided, since it changes how this medicine is processed and prolongs its effects
- Methotrexate: Combined use increases the risk of liver toxicity
- Tetracycline antibiotics: Together they raise the risk of increased pressure inside the skull
- Vitamin A supplements: Should be avoided, since they add to retinoid-related side effects
- Contraceptive pills: Certain low-dose progestin-only pills may become less reliable during treatment
Risks and warnings
- Pregnancy: Causes severe birth defects and must be avoided during and for three years after treatment
- Alcohol: Strictly avoid, since it can convert this medicine into a longer-lasting, more harmful form
- Liver function: Regular blood tests are needed to monitor liver health during treatment
- Cholesterol and triglycerides: This medicine can raise blood fat levels, requiring periodic checks
- Sun sensitivity: Skin becomes more prone to sunburn during treatment
Acetin Capsule Side Effects
- Dry lips and skin
- Dry or irritated eyes
- Hair thinning
- Nail changes
- Joint or muscle aches
- Headache
- Raised cholesterol or triglyceride levels
- Liver enzyme changes on blood tests
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from light
- Keep the capsules in their original blister pack until use
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
