The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued an alert on Isotretinoin (Roaccutane).
Isotretinoin, originally sold as Roaccutane, is a prescription medicine used to treat patients with severe cystic acne who have not seen improvement after standard therapy.
Consumer advice: Let your doctor know immediately if you, your child or someone you care for is taking isotretinoin and starts to have any of the symptoms listed in the TGA alert.
For more information see Acne medication warnings further highlight potential risks of mood-related changes and sexual disorders.
The medicines below all contain the following active ingredient: isotretinoin
You can select a medicine from this list to find out more — including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS).
