Isofair
Indicated for severe acne developed to alleviate chronic skin inflammation.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Isotretinoin
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, soft
- Strengths
- 10 · 20mg
Isofair details
- Conditions
- Severe Acne · Acne Conglobata · Severe Cystic Acne
- Alternative names
- Roaccutane; Isotroin
- Therapeutic class
- Systemic Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Minor side effects
- xerostomia; cheilitis; dry eyes; epistaxis
- Moderate side effects
- myalgia; arthralgia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, soft
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Indicated for severe acne developed to alleviate chronic skin inflammation.
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 16–24 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- tetracyclines; vitamin a
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in prepubertal children.
Contraindications
pregnancy; breastfeeding; hepatic impairment; hypervitaminosis a; hyperlipidaemia
Precautions and warnings
avoid blood donation during treatment; monitor liver function tests; avoid laser skin treatments
Serious side effects
depression, requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; teratogenicity, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Isotretinoin reduces sebum production and size of sebaceous glands, inhibiting bacterial proliferation and promoting anti-inflammatory activity on the skin.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Strictly contraindicated; highly teratogenic. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Isofair
Isofair provides isotretinoin to address severe acne, acne conglobata and severe cystic acne. The same active ingredient is also sold under various brand names, such as Roaccutane and Isotroin. Manufacturers supply these tablets in 10mg and 20mg strengths.
Buying Isofair online
Isofair is registered across 13 markets, including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability also in the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. As one of the most ordered treatments within the region, generic isotretinoin offers a more affordable alternative to the original brand, manufactured by Roche. This option provides reliable access for expats and residents who struggle to find consistent supply near their local area. Many individuals order this treatment online for delivery across the region.