Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Zenatane Capsule

Zenatane Capsule

Generic nameisotretinoin
Drug classRetinoid
FormsCapsules (10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg)

Zenatane is a retinoid (a form of vitamin A) used to treat severe nodular acne that has not improved with other treatments, including antibiotics. It comes as a capsule taken by mouth and is only available through a special safety program because of serious risks.

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  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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