Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Accutane Capsule
Accutane Capsule
| Generic name | isotretinoin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | retinoid |
| Forms | Soft gelatin capsules (10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg) |
Accutane is a prescription medicine related to vitamin A. It is used to treat the most severe type of acne called nodular acne, which does not get better with other acne treatments, including antibiotics.
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