Alitok Soft Capsule 30 mg (Alitretinoin)

Adult dose

Take 10~30mg once daily with or immediately after a meal. It is preferable to take this medicine at the same time each day. The initial dose is 30mg of alitretinoin; reduce the dose to 10mg depending on adverse reactions. Patients with diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, or dyslipidemia : Start with an initial dose of 10mg and, if necessary, increase to 30mg according to tolerability and efficacy. Periodic monitoring of blood lipid profile and blood glucose may be necessary during treatment with this medicine. Stop treatment as soon as the treatment goal of clear or almost clear hands is achieved. If the severity of hand eczema remains severe after the initial 12 weeks of treatment, discontinue treatment. Also discontinue treatment if the treatment goal has not been achieved by week 24.

This medication must not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. It can cause serious birth defects, so pregnancy tests must be conducted before starting and during treatment, and two or more effective contraceptive methods should be consistently utilized. Additionally, this drug may elevate blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels, so regular blood tests to monitor these levels are crucial. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, uncontrolled thyroid conditions, or vitamin A excess must not use this medication. Those with a history of mental illness or depressive symptoms should carefully monitor their mental state during the treatment and seek appropriate care as needed. This medication may increase sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet light, so it is advisable to avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen. If dryness of the eyes or changes in vision occur, seek medical consultation immediately. This medication may interact with certain other drugs, so inform healthcare providers about any currently taken medications. Serious side effects may occur with overdose, so strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and treatment duration. This medication should not be used in children or nursing mothers, and should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool place.

• Headache
• erythema
• facial flushing
• increased triglycerides
• increased cholesterol
• decreased thyroid stimulating hormone
• decreased free T4
• anemia
• increased iron binding capacity
• decreased monocytes

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a dark container that prevents light exposure. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Oval soft capsule, reddish-brown

Package unit

30 capsules (10 capsules/PTP x 3)