This document provides information about Acitretin Capsules in the patient medication education leaflet of National Taiwan University Hospital, including its main ingredients, functions, dosage and usage, precautions, and possible side effects.
This leaflet provides essential information about Neotigason capsules whose active ingredient is Acitretin. It lists the strength (10 mg per capsule) and the intended use of the medication for certain skin conditions.
The document explains how to take the medicine, what to do if a dose is missed, possible side‑effects, important precautions, and proper storage instructions. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Active ingredient | Acitretin |
|---|---|
| Strength | 10 mg per capsule |
If you remember a missed dose and the next scheduled dose is still far away, take the missed dose; otherwise skip it and continue with the regular schedule, never taking a double dose.
Possible side effects include severe skin reactions, eye pain, vision problems, headache, muscle or joint pain, nail changes, dry mucous membranes, and other listed symptoms.
Do not take Acitretin together with vitamin A supplements, tetracycline, or methotrexate.