Acrotac 25 mg Capsule

Acrotac 25 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 25 mg of acitretin in each capsule. It belongs to the retinoid class, which is related to vitamin A. Acrotac 25 mg Capsule is used to treat severe skin conditions, especially severe psoriasis, when other treatments have not worked well enough. Because this is a higher-strength capsule, it is usually chosen only after a doctor has assessed the condition and the patient’s response to lower doses such as Acrotac 10 mg Capsule.

How it works: Acitretin works by slowing down the rapid growth and turnover of skin cells, which helps reduce scaling, thickening, and redness. In capsule form, Acrotac 25 mg delivers the medicine by mouth so it can work throughout the body on severe skin disease.

Acrotac 25 mg Capsule provides a higher 25 mg dose in each capsule, so it is not the same as a low-dose starting option. Doctors may choose Acrotac 25 mg Capsule for people who need stronger control of thick, stubborn, or widespread psoriasis, or for patients whose symptoms are not controlled with lower strengths. The higher strength may improve treatment effect, but it can also make side effects more noticeable, so it should be used only under medical supervision.

• Severe psoriasis
• Thick plaque psoriasis
• Pustular psoriasis
• Other severe keratinization disorders as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Acrotac 25 mg Capsule whole with water; do not open, chew, or crush it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.
• Take it with food or milk if your prescriber advises, as this can help absorption.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor tells you to.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after stopping, because it can affect how acitretin is handled in the body.
• Use this 25 mg capsule only in the dose schedule your doctor has planned; it is not a casual self-start medicine.

Each Acrotac 25 mg Capsule contains 25 mg of acitretin, so it is a medium-to-higher strength capsule compared with Acrotac 10 mg Capsule. The dosing frequency varies by patient, but it is often taken once daily; your doctor may adjust the dose based on response and side effects. The maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and should not be increased on your own.

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

Common side effects of Acitretin may include:

• Dry lips and dry skin, which may be more noticeable with Acrotac 25 mg Capsule
• Peeling skin
• Dry eyes or irritation
• Nose dryness or nosebleeds
• Headache
• Hair thinning or hair loss
• Muscle or joint aches

• Acrotac 25 mg Capsule can cause major birth defects; it must not be used during pregnancy.
• Do not donate blood while taking this medicine and for the period your doctor recommends afterward.
• Avoid alcohol, because it can increase the risk of a long-lasting harmful metabolite being formed in the body.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, high triglycerides, diabetes, or a history of heart disease.
• This higher-strength capsule may cause stronger dryness and skin peeling than lower-dose options.
• Be careful with driving or tasks that need clear vision if you develop dry eyes or blurred vision.
• Do not combine with other vitamin A products unless your doctor specifically tells you to.

• Tetracycline antibiotics
• Methotrexate
• Vitamin A supplements or other retinoids
• Phenytoin
• Alcohol

Store Acrotac 25 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.