Isotretinoin
Product Introduction
Isotretinoin, also known as 13-cis retinoic acid, is an oral pharmaceutical drug primarily used to treat cystic acne. Rarely, it is also used to prevent certain skin cancers (squamous-cell carcinoma), and in the treatment of other cancers. It is used to treat harlequin-type ichthyosis, a usually lethal skin disease, and lamellar ichthyosis. It is a retinoid, meaning it is related to vitamin A, and is found in small quantities naturally in the body. Its isomer, tretinoin, is also an acne drug.
Both Isotretinoin and Vitamin A can stimulate skin growth and keep epidermic normal. However, to spread on part of skin has no actual effect. Taking orally vitamin A is benefit to treat skin disorders. Applying Vitamin A acid to skin partly could produce intensive pharmacological action. External use can slow down skin aging process for solarization, remove tiny wrinkles, and reduce skin roughness, so skin will become ruddy.


Isotretinoin also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce redness, swelling, and irritation associated with acne. This can help to improve the overall appearance of the skin and reduce discomfort. Isotretinoin can also be helpful in treating other inflammatory skin conditions, such as rosacea.
Key Technical Parameters
Appearance |
Yellow or light orange, crystalline powder |
Identification |
The IR absorption spectrum should correspond with reference spectrum |
Should exhibits maximum absorption at 354nm | |
Loss on drying |
Not more than 0.5% |
Residue on ignition |
Not more than 0.1% |
Heavy metals |
Not more than 0.002% |
Limit of tretinoin |
Not more than 1.0% |
Assay (On dry basis) |
98.0%~102.0% |
Applications
● Treating Acne
● Anti-Inflammatory
● Skin care
● Skin Repairing
Advantages
● Used to treat severe acne
● Putting acne into permanent remission
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