Trustretin 10 mg Capsule

Trustretin 10 mg Capsule contains 10 mg of acitretin in each capsule. Acitretin is a retinoid medicine used for certain severe skin conditions, especially psoriasis that has not responded well to other treatments. Trustretin 10 mg Capsule is taken by mouth and is usually prescribed when a doctor wants careful, dose-based control of skin symptoms. It does not cure psoriasis, but it can help reduce thickening, scaling, and inflammation over time.

How it works: Acitretin works by slowing down the overgrowth of skin cells and helping skin cells mature in a more normal way. In capsule form, Trustretin 10 mg Capsule delivers the medicine systemically so it can act throughout the body, which is why it is used for more severe skin disease.

Trustretin 10 mg Capsule is the lower single-capsule strength in this product range, so it is often used when a doctor wants to start with a smaller amount or fine-tune treatment. Because there are no other Trustretin strengths or forms in our range, the 10 mg capsule fits typical acitretin dosing by allowing the prescriber to adjust the total daily dose based on response and side effects.

• Severe psoriasis
• Disorders with excessive skin thickening and scaling
• Other retinoid-responsive skin conditions prescribed by a specialist
• When a non-hormonal systemic treatment is needed for skin disease

• Swallow Trustretin 10 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.
• Take the capsule with a main meal or milk if your prescriber advises, since food can affect absorption.
• Use the exact number of capsules prescribed; do not combine extra capsules to change the dose unless told to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after stopping, because it can affect how acitretin is handled by the body.

Each Trustretin 10 mg Capsule provides 10 mg of acitretin per capsule. The doctor decides how many capsules to take and how often, commonly once daily, and the total daily dose is adjusted to the lowest effective amount; in adults, the maximum daily dose is generally 50 mg per day unless your prescriber directs otherwise. Because this is a prescription retinoid, the exact dose and duration must be individualized by your clinician.

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
• Dry eyes or mouth
• Peeling or itching skin
• Nose dryness or nosebleeds
• Headache
• Hair thinning
• Increased sensitivity of the skin

• Trustretin 10 mg Capsule must not be used in pregnancy because acitretin can cause severe birth defects.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for a prolonged period after stopping, because it can change how long acitretin stays in the body.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, high triglycerides, diabetes, or a history of depression.
• Your doctor may order blood tests to monitor liver function and blood lipids while you take this capsule.
• This medicine can cause dry eyes and blurred vision, so be careful driving or operating machinery if your vision is affected.
• Use caution if you have frequent sun exposure, because acitretin can make skin more sensitive to sunlight.
• Do not donate blood while taking Trustretin 10 mg Capsule and for the period your doctor advises after stopping.

• Alcohol
• Tetracycline antibiotics
• Methotrexate
• Vitamin A supplements or other retinoids
• Phenytoin and other medicines that may affect liver metabolism

Store Trustretin 10 mg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.