Allyga Soft Capsule 10mg (Alitretinoin)

Adult dose

Take 10~30mg once daily with or immediately after a meal. It is preferable to take it at the same time each day. The initial dose is 30mg of alitretinoin; reduce to 10mg depending on adverse reactions. Patients with diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, or dyslipidemia: The initial dose is 10mg and may be increased to 30mg if necessary, depending on tolerability and effect. Periodic monitoring of the blood lipid profile and blood glucose may be necessary during treatment with this medicine. Discontinue treatment as soon as the treatment goal of clear or almost clear hands is achieved. If 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 never be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant due to the high risk of causing severe congenital malformations in the fetus. Pregnancy tests must be conducted before starting and during treatment, and two effective methods of contraception should be used concurrently. If pregnancy occurs during treatment or within 1 month after treatment, there is a significant risk to the fetus, so caution is needed. Very high serum triglyceride levels can lead to severe side effects such as acute pancreatitis, so blood lipid levels should be regularly tested and managed. If symptoms of pancreatitis appear, discontinue use immediately. It is recommended that this medication be prescribed by a specialist with experience in systemic retinoid therapy, and it should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, uncontrolled thyroid function, hypervitaminosis A, or certain allergies. Patients with mental health issues or a history of depression should be closely monitored for symptoms of depression, mood changes, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medication, and appropriate treatment should be sought if necessary. This medication may cause various side effects such as skin dryness, headache, flushing, dry eyes, vision changes, gastrointestinal symptoms, etc., so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Increased sensitivity to ultraviolet rays may occur, so excessive sun exposure or phototherapy should be avoided, and sunscreen should be used. Taking this medication concurrently with other vitamin A preparations or tetracycline antibiotics can be risky, so it is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any medications you are taking. All parties involved - doctors, pharmacists, and patients - must receive strict management and education according to the pregnancy prevention program, and this medication should not be shared or given to others. Serious side effects may occur with overdose, so it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and duration, and the capsules should be taken with water after meals and not chewed. This medication should be stored in a cool place out of reach of children and away from direct sunlight, and expired medications should not be taken.

• Headache
• erythema
• 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 and should be stored in a container that prevents light exposure. Additionally, the medication should be kept in a temperature range of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremely hot or cold environments.

Appearance

Brown oval soft capsule containing a uniform yellow to yellow-green liquid

Package unit

Box - 30 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP*3]