Soritec 10 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Soritec 10 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Soritec 10 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Soritec 10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Soritec 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Soritec 10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Soritec 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Soritec 10mg Capsule
Introduction
Soritec 10 is a medicine that is similar to vitamin A and is involved in the normal growth of skin cells. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis. It works by stopping the overgrowth and thickening of skin cells.
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Uses of Soritec 10
Psoriasis
Side effects of Soritec 10
Common
Dry lips
Dryness in mouth
Skin peeling
Joint pain
Muscle tightness
Cracked lips
Itching
Change in finger nails
Runny nose
Nosebleeds
Hair loss
Increased levels of blood fat
How to use Soritec 10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Soritec 10 is to be taken with food.
How Soritec 10 works
Soritec 10 is a retinoid. It has a structure similar to vitamin A and is involved in the normal growth of skin cells. It works by stopping overgrowth and thickening of skin cells in psoriasis.
Quick Tips
Soritec 10 helps reduce thickening, plaque formation and scaling of the skin in conditions such as psoriasis.
Take it at the same time every day with food or a glass of milk.
Do not take Soritec 10 if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding as it can cause birth defects in babies. Use effective metho ... Show more
You will need to take pregnancy tests regularly if you are on treatment with and for at least 3 years after you stop taking this medicine.
Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Soritec 10 as it increases the sensitivity of your skin. Use protective measures such as sun-creams a ... Show more
It may cause dryness of skin, mouth, and lips. Drink plenty of water and use a moisturiser and lip balm, if needed.
It may cause dry eyes and blurring of vision. Avoid wearing contact lenses and be cautious before driving or using machines.
Your doctor may get your regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and the levels of fats such as cholesterol in your blood.
Brief Description
Indication
Oral
Darier's disease
Adult: Initially, 10 mg daily for 2-4 wk. Max: 50 mg/day.
Congenital icthyosis
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Administration
Concomitant use with keratolytics or high dose vitamin A. Reduces anticoagulant effect of coumarins e.g. warfarin. Concomitant use of microdised proge ... Show more
Adult Dose
Female patients to avoid alcohol during and 2 mth after treatment. Avoid blood donation during therapy or at least 1-3 yr after stopping therapy. Chil ... Show more
Renal Dose
Acitretin is an active metabolite of etretinate but its mechanism of action is unknown.
Mode of Action
Should be taken with food. Take w/ main meals or w/ a glass of milk.
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