Ematra Capsule

Ematra Capsule is an oral tretinoin medicine manufactured by Emcure Pharmaceuticals, India, and supplied as a strip/box of 10 capsules. Each Ematra Capsule contains tretinoin as labelled and belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used in acne care under medical supervision, especially when a doctor decides an oral retinoid is appropriate for a patient’s condition.

How it works: Tretinoin is a retinoid that helps skin cells mature and shed in a more normal way, which can reduce clogged pores that lead to acne. In capsule form, Ematra Capsule works throughout the body rather than only on the skin’s surface, so the doctor monitors response and side effects closely.

Because Ematra Capsule is an oral tretinoin capsule, it is not a mild over-the-counter acne product and is meant for people who have been carefully assessed by a doctor. Compared with lower-strength or topical tretinoin forms, an oral capsule works from inside the body and may be chosen when acne is more severe, more widespread, or not responding well to topical treatment. The exact dose and schedule are individualized, since this strength is used only when the prescriber feels it fits the patient’s needs.

• Acne treatment
• Severe or widespread acne under specialist care
• Acne not controlled with topical medicines
• Retinoid therapy when an oral option is judged appropriate by a doctor

• Take Ematra Capsule exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it with food if your prescriber or pharmacist recommends it, since food may improve tolerance.
• Do not crush, open, or chew the capsule unless specifically told to do so.
• Take it at the same times each day to help you remember doses.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions rather than doubling up.

Each Ematra Capsule provides tretinoin in the labeled strength printed on the pack. Oral tretinoin dosing for acne is determined by the doctor and may be taken once or in divided doses, depending on the treatment plan and how the patient responds. Do not take more than your prescribed daily amount, because the correct dose and duration must be individualized for this strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tretinoin may include:

• Dry or irritated skin
• Dry lips or mouth
• Peeling or flaking skin
• Redness or itching
• Headache
• Mild nausea or stomach upset
• Increased skin sensitivity, which may be more noticeable with oral tretinoin

• Ematra Capsule is a higher-risk acne medicine and should only be used under a doctor’s supervision.
• Do not use during pregnancy; tretinoin can cause serious harm to an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, may become pregnant, or are planning pregnancy.
• Avoid donating blood while taking tretinoin, and follow your prescriber’s guidance on when donation is safe again.
• Limit sun exposure and use sunscreen, because tretinoin can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
• Tell your doctor about liver disease, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, or a history of depression before starting treatment.
• Avoid alcohol if your prescriber advises, because oral retinoids may affect the liver and blood fats.

• Vitamin A supplements or other retinoids
• Tetracycline antibiotics
• Alcohol
• Medicines that may affect the liver or blood lipid levels

Store Ematra Capsule at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.