What is AIRET 0.50%?
- AIRET 0.50% contains Isotretinoin
- It works by helping to clear the blocked pores and prevent spots
What AIRET 0.50% is used for?
It is used to,
- treat acne (spots) in young people who are going through or have gone through puberty, and in adults
- loosen blackheads and whiteheads so that they come out more easily
- stop new blackheads, whiteheads and spots from forming
- lower the number of red, swollen acne spots
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Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to isotretinoin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- or any of your close family have had skin cancer
- have had problems tolerating this or similar medicines in the past
- have eczema, redness of the skin, broken blood vessels and tiny pimples usually in the centre of the face (rosacea) redness and soreness around your mouth (perioral dermatitis)
- have skin reactions in the sunlight
- Do not use this medicine, if you are pregnant
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding
- It is not for use by children and adolescents who have not started puberty
Tell your doctor, if you are taking,
- are using benzoyl peroxide (another acne treatment)
- are using any other acne treatment
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you to
- Use AIRET 0.50% once or twice each day
- It can take 6 to 8 weeks before you see the benefits of AIRET 0.50%
- This product is flammable. Keep the medicine away from open fire and flames and all sources of ignition during and immediately after you’ve used it
- Don’t use too much AIRET 0.50% on sensitive areas of skin such as the neck
- When you are using AIRET 0.50% you need protect your skin from the sun
- If you accidentally get AIRET 0.50% in your mouth, rinse at once with plenty of water. Talk to a doctor if you swallow a lot of AIRET 0.50%
How to apply AIRET 0.50%
- Wash your hands
- Completely remove any make-up
- Wash the area with a mild soap and warm water, and dry gently
- Put a thin layer of medicine on the affected skin, using your fingertips, and smooth in
- Apply to all the area of your skin which has acne, not just each spot
- Wash your hands after using the medicine
If you use more AIRET 0.50%
- If you use too much AIRET 0.50%, or use it more frequently than you should, it may cause redness, peeling or irritation of your skin. If this happens, use the medicine less often or stop using it for a few days and then start again. Using more medicine will not help your spots clear up more quickly
- Contact your doctor for advice
If you forget to use AIRET 0.50%
- Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Apply the next dose at the usual time
If you stop to use this AIRET 0.50%
- Do not stop this medicine before consulting your doctor
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
- severe burning
- peeling
- redness or itching of your skin
- slight stinging or skin pain
- skin irritation or tenderness
- skin burning sensation
- dry skin
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- This product should be used within two months of first opening. After two months, discard any unused portion
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