What Is Isotretinoin (Accutane)?

Isotretinoin appears to be within the retinoid class. It seems to be offered as an oral prescription. Adult acne patients may take a standard dose based on their weight. This seems to be between 0.25 and 0.5 milligrams per kilogram of their weight. They may take this dose two times in a day. The maximum dose appears to be two milligrams per kilogram. Patients may be able to take this medicine for up to twenty weeks. This may be due to the risk of side effects. These effects seem to be why patients must be on a registry for their treatment. Their doctor may provide close monitoring also.

It seems that isotretinoin is a severe acne treatment.