Isotroin
Isotroin supplies isotretinoin as soft capsules for acne vulgaris and severe acne. You can choose from several strengths and pack sizes; you see the price per capsule for each.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$46.80 | US$1.56 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$78.00 | US$1.30 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$112.50 | US$1.25 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$145.20 | US$1.21 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$210.60 | US$1.17 |
| 20mg | 30 tablets | US$51.60 | US$1.72 |
| 20mg | 60 tablets | US$93.60 | US$1.56 |
| 20mg | 90 tablets | US$123.30 | US$1.37 |
| 20mg | 120 tablets | US$156.00 | US$1.30 |
| 20mg | 180 tablets | US$219.60 | US$1.22 |
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Isotretinoin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, soft
- Strengths
- 10 · 20mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Isotroin on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris · Severe Acne
- Alternative names
- Roaccutane
- Therapeutic class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Minor side effects
- dry skin; cheilitis; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- arthralgia; myalgia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, soft
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- vitamin A supplements; tetracyclines; minocycline
- Age restrictions
- Consult specialist for adolescents.
Contraindications
pregnancy; breastfeeding; severe hepatic impairment; hypervitaminosis A; severe hyperlipidaemia
Precautions and warnings
avoid prolonged sun and UV exposure; moisturise skin and lips regularly; report any mood changes immediately
Serious side effects
teratogenicity, requires immediate medical attention; depression, requires immediate medical attention; pseudotumour cerebri, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Isotroin is isotretinoin 10mg and 20mg soft capsules for acne vulgaris and severe cystic acne, a retinoid that cuts sebum at its source.
Mechanism of action
A retinoid that reduces sebum production by shrinking sebaceous glands, while also preventing the formation of blocked pores and reducing inflammation associated with acne.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Absolutely contraindicated; causes severe birth defects. Breastfeeding: Do not use.
Isotroin contains isotretinoin, an oral retinoid for acne vulgaris and severe acne, including severe nodular acne that other treatments have not helped. It is supplied as 10mg and 20mg soft capsules and is also known as Roaccutane.
Isotretinoin reduces sebum production by shrinking sebaceous glands and helps prevent blocked pores and inflammation. Effects can take 2–4 weeks. It must not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in severe hepatic impairment, hypervitaminosis A or severe hyperlipidaemia. Serious effects include birth defects, depression and pseudotumour cerebri, each needing immediate medical attention. Avoid prolonged sun and UV exposure, moisturise skin and lips, and report mood changes immediately. It interacts with vitamin A supplements, tetracyclines and minocycline.
Ordering Isotroin from Malaysia
Choose the 10mg or 20mg strength. For related products, see skin care. Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks, with prices shown in ringgit by default. Other isotretinoin options are Isotretinoin and Tretiva.
FAQ
What is Isotroin for?
Isotroin contains isotretinoin and is taken for acne vulgaris and severe acne. Isotretinoin is a retinoid that reduces sebum production by shrinking sebaceous glands, while also preventing the formation of blocked pores and reducing inflammation associated with acne.
Which other brands contain isotretinoin?
You may also see isotretinoin sold as Roaccutane. Here on MayChemist, the same ingredient is also available as Isotretinoin and Tretiva.
What side effects should I know about with Isotroin?
The ones people notice most with isotretinoin are dry skin, cheilitis and dry eyes. Some people also get arthralgia, myalgia and elevated liver enzymes. Rarer but serious: teratogenicity, depression and pseudotumour cerebri. These need urgent medical help.
Can I take Isotroin alongside other medicines?
Isotretinoin can interact with vitamin A supplements, tetracyclines and minocycline. Before you start Isotroin, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
What do I get when I order Isotroin?
You get a generic or branded generic with isotretinoin, in the strength you pick. We list it as Isotroin; the exact brand and maker depend on stock. It is a retinoid, used for acne vulgaris.
How long before Isotroin takes effect?
Isotretinoin usually kicks in within 2 to 4 weeks. Some people notice it sooner than others.
How much is Isotroin?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Isotroin comes in 10 and 20mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Can I get Isotroin without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Isotroin. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Isotroin for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Isotroin is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Isotretinoin) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.