Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.

Common Anemia, Reduced blood platelets, Eyelid inflammation, Conjunctivitis, Dry eye, Eye irritation, Dry skin, Dermatitis, Exfoliative dermatitis, Itching, Increased liver enzymes.

Expert advice for Froben FR Powder
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Froben fr can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Expert advice for Isopad Capsule

Do not take isotretinoin, if you are allergic to isotretinoin, vitamin A or any other ingredients of the capsule.
Follow adequate contraceptive measures while on treatment with oral or topical isotretinoin.
Do not use if you are planning to become pregnant, already pregnant or breast feeding.
Women must use at least two methods of contraception while using isotretinoin to avoid becoming pregnant. Even men receiving isotretinoin must use contraception.
Do not take vitamin A supplements with isotretinoin.
Use sunscreen to protect skin from sunlight and UV rays (like sunlamps or tanning beds) while on isotretinoin treatment.
Do not use waxing for hair removal or do any dermabrasion or lazer skin treatments while on therapy with isotretinoin.
Do get your blood lipid levels, liver function, blood cell count and pregnancy test done before starting isotretinoin.
Do not donate blood till 30 days have passed after last capsule is taken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Froben fr safe?
Froben fr is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Froben fr narcotic/ addictive/ does Froben fr thin blood (work as a blood thinner)?
No, Froben fr is not a narcotic and it is not addictive. Froben fr has no known effects on blood thinning

Q. Is flurbiprofen stronger than ibuprofen/ like/ same as ibuprofen/ a painkiller/ Ansaid?
Flurbiprofen belongs to a group of medicines called NSAID like ibuprofen. The effects of both are comparable. Flurbiprofen is a painkiller and used to treat pain and inflammation. Ansaid is a trade name of the active medicine flurbiprofen

Q. Is Froben fr FDA approved?
Yes, Froben fr is FDA approved for treating pain and inflammation

Q. Is Froben fr over-the-counter medicine?
No, Froben fr is a prescription medicine. It will be given to you if you produce a prescription by your doctor

Q. Can I take flurbiprofen with ibuprofen/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are all drugs that belong to the same group of medicines as flurbiprofen i.e. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and therefore, concomitant use of two or more NSAIDs (including aspirin) may increase the risk of adverse effects. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used

Q. Does Froben fr make you sleepy or drowsy/ high/ tired/ increase blood pressure?
Yes, Froben fr may make you feel sleepy or drowsy, tired, raise/ increase your blood pressure. It is not known if it makes one feel high. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use for Froben fr

Q. What does Froben fr treat?
Froben fr belongs to a class of medicine called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to treat pain and inflammation

Q. Does Froben fr affect birth control?
No, Froben fr has no known effects on birth control

Q. Does Froben fr have aspirin?
No, Froben fr does not have aspirin. Froben fr is active molecule similar to aspirin and both belong to same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Q. Is isotretinoin a steroid?
No, isotretinoin is not a steroid

Q. Is isotretinoin effective?
Isotretinoin is effective when used for indication and at doses advised by the doctor

Q. Can it be used for oily skin?
It should not be used merely to treat oily skin

Q. Can it be used for mild acne and does it clear scars permanently?
It should not be used for mild acne but only for severe acne which has not responded to other treatment. It may not clear scars permanently

Q. How long can I use isotretinoin?
Isotretinoin has to be used for at least 4-6 weeks. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding the duration of use and do not self-medicate or use for extended period of time

Q. Can isotretinoin be taken with milk?
Yes isotretinoin can be taken with milk

Q. Does isotretinoin cause weight gain/weight loss/hair loss/affect menstrual cycle?
Isotretinoin is not known to commonly cause weight gain/weight loss/hair loss/affect menstrual cycle

Q. Can I take ibuprofen/ creatinine/ vitamins/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ antibiotics with isotretinoin?
There are no known drug-drug interactions between isotretinoin and ibuprofen/ creatinine/ vitamins other than Vitamin A/ Tylenol (paracetamol). However, vitamin A used in addition to isotretinoin can cause vitamin A toxicity. Tetracycline antibiotics and isotretinoin may lead to increase in pressure in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Doctor's advice should be strictly followed about taking any medications along with isotretinoin

Q. Is isotretinoin same as tretinoin/ Accutane?
Accutane is the brand name for isotretinoin. Isotretinoin and tretinoin are different from each other, but they are forms of vitamin A and have similar indications of use

Q. Is isotretinoin a permanent cure for acne?
Isotretinoin is effective for severe acne not responding to other treatment. It does prevent acne from returning for a long time after a single course. However, in few cases, acne may return or flare-up.