Drug guide

Accutane Roche

Accutane Roche (eye-soe-TRET-i-noyn ) is used to treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne. It should be used only after other acne medicines have been tried and have failed to help the acne. Accutane Roche may also be used to treat other skin diseases as determined by your doctor. Accutane Roche must not be used to treat women who are able to bear children unless other forms of treatment have been tried first and have failed. Accutane Roche must not be taken during pregnancy because it causes birth defects in humans. If you are able to bear children, it is very important that you read, understand, and follow the pregnancy warnings for Accutane Roche. Accutane Roche is available only with your doctor's prescription and should be prescribed only by a doctor who has special knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of severe, uncontrollable cystic acne. Accutane Roche is available in the following dosage form: Oral Capsules (U.S. and Canada)

Brand names:
- Accutane
- Accutane Roche
- Isotretinoin