Description for Isotrex 0.05% Gel
Isotrex gel contains
Isotrex has been discontinued by the manufacturer and the production has been stopped.
Other acne treatments are available, including Treclin which also contains isotretinoin.
Isotrex gel contains
Age: 18 Years +
Maximum per order: 3
Pregnancy: Not suitable
Breastfeeding: Not suitable
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Isotrex contains isotretinoin, which helps unblocks pores when applied to skin. This helps reduce inflammation, and in treating whiteheads and blackheads.
This medication proves particularly suitable to people who do not want to take antibiotics orally.
Isotrex gel should be applied once or twice daily and can take up to three months before you can see improvement.
Applying it more often won't make it more effective and could increase the likelihood of an irritation.
If your skin becomes considerably dry, a moisturising cream might help. Water-based creams are ideal, if the cream is rich in oil then it might clog your pores again.
Isotrex gel may not be recommended for:
If this medication doesn’t seem to be helping your condition, speak with your doctor, as there may be another medication more suited to your needs.
Isotrex gel might not be recommended if you are taking other creams or medicines for acne, in particular those containing vitamin A derivatives (e.g. Differin) or benzoyl peroxide. Also, if you are allergic to isotretinoin or other retinoid medicines, it may again not prove suitable.
Isotretinoin and tretinoin are similar. Known as an isomer, the chemical structure is similar. In cinical studies, isotretinoin has proved to be as effective as tretinoin in the treatment of acne and some individuals find that it has less side-effects.
Isotretinoin may make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so there is a higher risk of sunburn. Sun cream will help protect your vulnerable skin, and should be used if you are going outside for long periods of time. Whilst using Isotrex, refrain from using sunbeds.
Your skin is particularly sensitive to sunlight when using Isotrex. Make sure that you take steps to protect your skin. Do not make use of sunbeds, and avoid being outside in the sun for long periods of time. When you do go out in the sun, wear clothing and sunscreen to reduce the risk of sunburn.
Generally, it will take a few weeks before there is any improvement in skin quality from isotretinoin treatments. It may seem as if the treatment is not working, but you should always continue using Isotrex for at least eight weeks. If there is no marked improvement after eight weeks, consult with a doctor as you might want to consider a different treatment.
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