Aritok Soft Capsules 30 mg (Alitretinoin)

Adult dose

Take 10~30mg once daily with or immediately after a meal. It is preferable to take it at the same time every day. The initial dose is 30mg of alitretinoin; reduce the dose to 10mg according to adverse reactions. Patients with diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, or dyslipidemia: The initial dose is 10mg and may be increased to 30mg as needed depending on tolerability and efficacy. 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. Discontinue treatment if hand eczema remains severe after the initial 12 weeks of treatment, and also discontinue treatment if the treatment goal has not been achieved by 24 weeks of treatment.

This medication must not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as it can cause serious fetal malformations. During the treatment, at least two effective contraceptive methods must be used, and regular pregnancy tests should be performed before, during, and after treatment. Blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels should be monitored periodically, and if any abnormalities are detected, the doctor should be consulted immediately. Notably, very high triglyceride levels can lead to serious problems like acute pancreatitis. Attention should also be paid to mental health, as this medication may cause psychiatric symptoms such as depression, mood changes, and suicidal thoughts, so inform healthcare professionals immediately if there is a history of mental illness or symptoms appear. The skin may become dry or lips may crack, so use moisturizers, and seek appropriate treatment if the eyes become dry or vision issues occur. Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight can worsen skin reactions, so avoid sunlight and use sunblock. This medication should not be used in patients with specific conditions, such as those with severely impaired liver or kidney function, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, or patients with hypervitaminosis A. There may be interactions with other medications, so inform the doctor or pharmacist of any medications being taken, especially tetracycline antibiotics should not be taken together. This medication should be taken with food or immediately after meals, and it should be swallowed whole with water without chewing. Children and adolescents are advised not to take this medication. Finally, this medication should be taken strictly according to the doctor's instructions, and participate in pregnancy prevention programs to use it safely.

• 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 dark container to prevent light exposure. Also, it is best to store it in a cool place at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Brown oval soft capsules containing yellow oily contents

Package unit

30 capsules/box [(10 capsules / PTP X 3)]