This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acitretin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acitretin is used -

Moderate

आँख आना (और पढ़ें - आंख आने के घरेलू उपाय)
लिवर एंजाइमों में वृद्धि
मुंह के छाले (और पढ़ें - मुंह के छाले के घरेलू उपाय)
धुंधली दृष्टि

Mild

मुंह सूखना
कमर दर्द (और पढ़ें - कमर दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
मतली या उलटी
बालों का झड़ना
सूखी त्वचा
थकान
सिरदर्द

Acitretin Related Warnings

Is the use of Acitretin safe for pregnant women?

Acitretin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Acitretin safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Acitretin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Acitretin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Kidneys?

Acitretin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Liver?

Acitretin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Acitretin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Acitretin with Other Drugs

Acitretin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Acitretin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acitretin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Depression
Heart Disease
High Cholesterol

Frequently asked Questions about Acitretin

Is this Acitretin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Acitretin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Acitretin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Acitretin is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Acitretin for mental disorders.

No

Acitretin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acitretin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Acitretin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acitretin

Taking Acitretin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

See all substitutes for Acitretin

Actoid 10 Capsule - ₹342.0
Aceret 25 Mg Capsule - ₹616.6
Actoid 25 Capsule - ₹570.0
Aceret 10 Mg Capsule - ₹677.76
Acrotac 25 Capsule - ₹1068.2
Acipsor 25 Mg Capsule - ₹590.0
Acitrin 10 Mg Capsule - ₹358.0
Acrotac 10 Capsule - ₹766.5
A Tret 10 Mg Capsule - ₹270.0
Acipsor 10 Mg Capsule - ₹291.0
Acitrin 20 Mg Capsule - ₹630.81
Acitrin 25 Mg Capsule - ₹614.68
A Tret 25 Mg Capsule - ₹590.0
Sorid 10 Capsule - ₹358.47
Zoratame 25 Mg Capsule - ₹600.0
Zoratame 10 Mg Capsule - ₹350.0
Acitretin 25mg Capsule - ₹1570.0
Acetec Capsule - ₹483.7

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Soriatane (acitretin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 892