Isotroin 20

Capsule · Cipla
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Isotroin 20 is a capsule made by Cipla that contains Isotretinoin 20 mg. Isotretinoin is a retinoid (acne tablets): treats severe or stubborn acne.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Isotretinoin20 mg

What it is used for

Treats severe or stubborn acne.

How it works

A vitamin A-derived tablet for severe acne. It shrinks oil glands and can clear acne permanently after a 4 to 6 month course.

How to take it

Usually with food once or twice a day, dosed by weight. Monthly checks of blood tests and mood; do not donate blood during treatment.

Common side effects

  • Very dry lips and skin
  • Nosebleeds
  • Dry eyes
  • Joint and muscle aches
  • Sun sensitivity

Get medical help straight away if

  • Low mood, anxiety or thoughts of self-harm
  • Severe headache with vision change
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Yellow skin

Be careful

Causes serious birth defects: never take in pregnancy. Dry lips and skin are common; needs blood tests.

Other medicines and interactions

Do not take with tetracyclines (brain pressure) or vitamin A supplements.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Causes severe birth defects. Women must not be pregnant, must use effective contraception from 1 month before to 1 month after treatment, and must not breastfeed.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Isotroin 10

Common questions

What is Isotroin 20?

Isotroin 20 is a capsule by Cipla containing Isotretinoin 20 mg.

What is Isotroin 20 used for?

Treats severe or stubborn acne.

How should I take Isotroin 20?

Usually with food once or twice a day, dosed by weight. Monthly checks of blood tests and mood; do not donate blood during treatment. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Isotroin 20?

Common side effects include: Very dry lips and skin, nosebleeds, dry eyes, joint and muscle aches, sun sensitivity. Get medical help straight away for: Low mood, anxiety or thoughts of self-harm, severe headache with vision change, severe stomach pain, yellow skin.

Does Isotroin 20 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Isotroin 20 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Causes severe birth defects. Women must not be pregnant, must use effective contraception from 1 month before to 1 month after treatment, and must not breastfeed.

What are the substitutes for Isotroin 20?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.