Isotretinoin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Accutane, Accutane Roche

Additional Information

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, isotretinoin is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:

• Folliculitis, gram-negative (bacterial infection of skin on face beginning near the nose)
• Hidradenitis suppurativa (sweat gland problem)
• Rosacea (red skin disorder of the face, usually of the nose and cheeks)
• Thickened or patchy skin disorders, such as keratosis follicularis, palmoplantar keratoderma, lamellar ichthyosis, or pityriasis rubra pilaris

Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.