Alitok Soft Capsule 10mg (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 should not be used by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. The risk of causing serious fetal malformations is very high, so thorough contraception is necessary before, during, and after treatment. Regular pregnancy tests should be conducted before and during treatment, and if pregnancy is confirmed, use should be discontinued immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. Serious issues such as acute pancreatitis may occur if triglyceride levels in the blood are high; therefore, triglycerides and cholesterol should be monitored regularly. It may affect mental health, so if symptoms of depression or mood changes occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately, and psychiatric treatment should be obtained if necessary. It is advisable to avoid excessive sun exposure during treatment and to use sunscreen. If there is dryness in the eyes or visual disturbances, this should be reported immediately, and glasses should be prepared as contact lens wear may become difficult. This medication should not be used if there are issues with liver or kidney function or certain allergy histories. It may interact with other medications, so if taking other drugs, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. This medication should be taken with food or immediately after meals and should be swallowed whole with water without chewing. Use is prohibited for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women, and the medication should be kept out of reach of children. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as severe headache, diarrhea, flushing, increased triglycerides may occur, so dosage must be strictly adhered to. While taking this medication, intense exercise should be avoided, and caution is needed for a certain period even after treatment ends.

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

This medication should be stored in a closed container that protects it from light, and the temperature should be kept below 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it in this manner will help maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Brown oval soft capsule

Package unit

30 capsules (10 capsules/PTP x 3)