Acrotac 10 mg Capsule

Acrotac 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 to treat severe skin conditions, especially severe psoriasis and other disorders of excessive skin thickening or scaling. Acrotac 10 mg Capsule is not a cosmetic product; it is a targeted treatment used when a doctor decides a retinoid is appropriate. Because acitretin can cause important side effects and birth-defect risk, it must be used only under close medical supervision.

How it works: Acitretin helps normalize the way skin cells grow and shed, which can reduce thickening, scaling, and plaque formation. In capsule form, Acrotac 10 mg Capsule is taken by mouth so the medicine is absorbed through the digestive system and then works throughout the body on the skin.

Acrotac 10 mg Capsule is the lower-strength version compared with Acrotac 25 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller dose, a more gradual adjustment, or better tolerability. This 10 mg capsule does not work faster than the higher strength, but it may be easier to fit into a tailored treatment plan, especially when side effects need to be minimized. Your prescriber decides whether the 10 mg capsule alone or in combination with other strengths is appropriate.

• Severe psoriasis
• Pustular psoriasis
• Palmoplantar psoriasis
• Other disorders of abnormal skin thickening
• Scaling skin conditions when prescribed by a specialist

• Swallow the Acrotac 10 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it.
• Take it with a meal or milk unless your doctor gives different directions, because food can affect absorption.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber tells you to use it regularly.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Avoid donating blood during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after stopping this capsule.
• Follow the exact dosing schedule from your prescriber; the 10 mg strength is often used when a lower or more carefully adjusted dose is needed.

Each Acrotac 10 mg Capsule provides 10 mg of acitretin. The number of capsules taken and how often they are taken depend on the condition being treated, response, and side effects, and the doctor decides the schedule for each patient. Doses are usually adjusted gradually, and the maximum daily amount should not be exceeded unless a prescriber specifically directs it.

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 mouth
• Dry eyes or eye irritation
• Peeling or itchy skin
• Nosebleeds from dryness
• Headache
• Hair thinning

• Acrotac 10 mg Capsule can cause serious birth defects; it must not be used during pregnancy.
• Pregnancy should be avoided during treatment and for the time period your doctor instructs after stopping acitretin.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because alcohol can increase the chance of a prolonged risk after treatment.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes, or a history of heavy alcohol use.
• This medicine can cause dryness, which may affect contact lens wear and comfort in the eyes.
• Be careful with driving or operating machinery if you have headache, vision changes, or dizziness.
• Tell your doctor before surgery or blood donation because acitretin has special safety restrictions.

• Tetracycline antibiotics
• Methotrexate
• Other vitamin A products or supplements
• Phenytoin
• Alcohol

Store Acrotac 10 mg Capsule in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.