Acipsor 10 mg Capsule

Acipsor 10 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of acitretin in each capsule. It belongs to the retinoid class, which is related to vitamin A and is used for severe skin conditions. Doctors prescribe Acipsor 10 mg Capsule mainly for stubborn psoriasis and other serious disorders of skin growth and thickening when simpler treatments have not worked well. Because it is a higher-potency retinoid capsule, it must be used only under close medical supervision.

How it works: Acitretin helps skin cells grow and shed in a more normal way, which can reduce thick plaques, scaling, and buildup. As a capsule, Acipsor 10 mg is swallowed and then absorbed into the body to work from the inside on the skin condition.

Acipsor 10 mg Capsule is a lower-dose capsule option that can help a doctor fine-tune treatment, especially when a patient needs a gentler starting point or a smaller step in dose adjustment. Compared with stronger acitretin strengths, the 10 mg capsule may be chosen to reduce side effects while still providing treatment for severe psoriasis and similar skin problems. It is not a casual skincare product; it is used when a prescriber has decided that retinoid treatment is appropriate.

• Severe psoriasis
• Pustular psoriasis
• Palmar-plantar psoriasis
• Other severe disorders of keratinization
• Skin thickening and scaling disorders

• Swallow Acipsor 10 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, open, or chew it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, at the same time each day.
• Take it with food or milk if your prescriber or pharmacist advises, since food can improve absorption.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor tells you to.
• Use only the prescribed number of capsules from the strip/box of 10, and do not share them with anyone.
• Avoid donating blood during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after stopping.

Each Acipsor 10 mg Capsule provides 10 mg of acitretin. The doctor decides the dose and how often to take it, based on the condition being treated and how you respond; some patients take it once daily, while others need dose adjustments. Do not take more than the amount prescribed, and do not exceed the maximum daily dose set by your prescriber.

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

Common side effects of Acitretin may include:

• Dry lips and cracked skin
• Dry eyes or mouth
• Nose dryness or nosebleeds
• Peeling skin
• Hair thinning
• Headache
• Itching or irritation

• Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding unless a specialist has specifically advised otherwise.
• Avoid alcohol unless your prescriber says it is safe, because alcohol can affect how acitretin is handled in the body.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a history of depression.
• This medicine can make your skin and eyes more sensitive and dry, so use moisturizers and sun protection.
• Do not donate blood during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after stopping.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements, especially vitamin A products or other retinoids.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks if you have blurred vision, dizziness, or headaches.

• Vitamin A supplements or multivitamins with vitamin A
• Other retinoids or retinoid-like medicines
• Methotrexate
• Tetracycline antibiotics
• Alcohol

Store Acipsor 10 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box of 10 capsules, away from moisture, heat, and light.