WHAT IS SAFERET 5MG?

it contains Isotretinoin which belongs to Retinoids

WHAT SAFERET 5MG IS USED FOR?

it is used to treat the most severe form of acne (nodular acne)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Tell your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to Isotretinoin or to any other ingredients of this medicine
Have mental problems, asthma or diabetes
Have liver or heart disease
Have bone loss (osteoporosis) or weak bones
Have anorexia nervosa, an eating problem where people eat too little
Have food or medicine allergies
Are undergoing cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin, including waxing, dermabrasion, or laser procedures

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

it must not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. it causes severe birth defects like deformed babies, loss of a baby before birth (miscarriage), death of the baby, and early (premature) births
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription, herbal supplements.

Especially tell your doctor if you are taking,

Vitamin A supplements
Tetracycline antibiotics
Progestin-only birth control pills
Phenytoin used to treat fits
Corticosteroid medicines

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take SAFERET 5MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor
The amount of SAFERET 5MG you take has been specially chosen for you. It is based on your body weight, and may change during treatment
Swallow SAFERET 5MG whole with a full glass of water

If you take more SAFERET 5MG

If you take more SAFERET 5MG, call your doctor right away

If you forget to take SAFERET 5MG

If you miss a dose, just skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time

If you stop taking SAFERET 5MG

Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor

STORAGE:

Store SAFERET 5MG at room temperature (15-25°C)
Keep out of reach of children
Do not use this after the expiry date

Additional Information

it belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.

it should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose.
It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine regularly to get the most benefit.
If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.

Most common side effects

The most common side effects include dry skin, rash, and increased liver enzymes.
They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.

it may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile.
Avoid any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment.

Additionally, it may cause dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer.
This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

HOW SAFERET TABLET WORKS

it is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne.
Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria.
It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Saferet 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

it is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

it is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

it may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Your night vision may get worse during your treatment. This can happen suddenly. Drowsiness and dizziness have been reported very rarely. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

it is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Saferet 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you experience excessive tiredness, puffy eyes and difficulty in urination while taking this medicine, inform your doctor and stop the therapy.

Liver

it is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE SAFERET TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Saferet 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

Q. Is Saferet 5 Tablet safe to use?

it should be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions.
It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics.
In addition,it should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.

Q. Is Saferet 5 Tablet a steroid?

No, it is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.

Q. What are the recommended tests during Saferet 5 Tablet therapy?

Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started.
These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.

Q. Is the effect of Saferet 5 Tablet permanent?

It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back.
If at all a second course is required, one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course.
This is because experience with Saferet 5 Tablet has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Saferet 5 Tablet.

Q. Why is Saferet 5 Tablet so dangerous during pregnancy?

If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Saferet 5 Tablet then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.

Q. Can Saferet 5 Tablet cause cancer?

No, there are no reports of Saferet 5 Tablet causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.