Acitrin 10 mg Capsule

Acitrin 10 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of acitretin in each capsule. It belongs to the oral retinoid class, which is used for severe skin disorders caused by rapid skin cell growth. Doctors prescribe Acitrin 10 mg Capsule for conditions such as severe psoriasis when other treatments are not enough or are not suitable.

How it works: Acitretin works by slowing the overproduction of skin cells and helping the skin shed and renew itself more normally. In capsule form, Acitrin 10 mg Capsule is swallowed and absorbed systemically, so it acts throughout the body rather than only on the skin surface.

Acitrin 10 mg Capsule is the lower capsule strength in this product, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a smaller, more adjustable dose. It may be used at the start of treatment or as part of a carefully tailored maintenance dose, since acitretin dosing is individualized based on response and side effects.

• Severe plaque psoriasis
• Pustular psoriasis
• Erythrodermic psoriasis
• Other severe keratinization disorders as prescribed

• Swallow the Acitrin 10 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not crush, chew, or open it.
• Take it with food or milk if your prescriber or pharmacist advises, since food can help absorption for acitretin capsules.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day when possible.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose; skip it if it is almost time for the next dose.
• Avoid donating blood while taking Acitrin 10 mg Capsule and for the required period after treatment.
• Follow all pregnancy-prevention instructions exactly, because acitretin can cause severe birth defects.

Each Acitrin 10 mg Capsule provides 10 mg of acitretin. The dose may be taken once daily or adjusted by the doctor based on your condition, weight, response, and side effects; there is no single standard dose for everyone. The maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber, and this 10 mg strength is often used when a lower or more flexible dose is needed.

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

Common side effects of Acitretin may include:

• Dry, cracked lips
• Dry skin or peeling skin
• Dry eyes or eye irritation
• Nosebleeds from dryness
• Headache
• Hair thinning
• Increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun; this can be more noticeable if the dose is increased

• Do not use Acitrin 10 mg Capsule if you are pregnant or may become pregnant, because it can cause serious birth defects.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after stopping, because alcohol can affect how acitretin is handled in the body.
• Use effective contraception exactly as directed by your clinician and follow the required testing schedule.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes, or a history of depression.
• Use caution in the sun because this medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and tanning beds.
• Do not combine with other retinoids or vitamin A products unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Use caution when driving if you have vision changes, severe dryness, or headache while taking Acitrin 10 mg Capsule.

• Alcohol
• Tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline or minocycline
• Vitamin A supplements or multivitamins that contain vitamin A
• Other retinoid medicines
• Methotrexate or other medicines that can affect the liver

Store Acitrin 10 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.