Roaccutane is used to treat severe forms of acne (such as nodular or conglobate acne, or acne that is at risk of causing permanent scarring) in adults and adolescents. You will use Roaccutane when your acne has not got better with anti-acne treatments, including antibiotics and skin treatments.
Roaccutane should not be used to treat prepubertal acne and not in children aged less than 12 years of age.
Roaccutane treatment must be supervised by a dermatologist (a doctor specialised in the treatment of skin problems).
 

2. What you need to know before you take Roaccutane

Do not take Roaccutane:

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
If there is any chance you could become pregnant, you must follow the precautions under “Pregnancy prevention programme”, see section on “Warnings and precautions”.
If you are allergic to isotretinoin, peanut or soya or any other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
If you have liver disease
If you have very high levels of blood fats (e.g. high cholesterol or triglycerides)
If you have very high levels of vitamin A in your body (hypervitaminosis A)
If you are receiving treatment with tetracyclines (a type of antibiotic) at the same time (see “Other medicines and Roaccutane”)

 
If any of these apply to you, go back to your doctor before taking any Roaccutane.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Roaccutane:

If you have ever had any kind of mental health problems. This includes depression, aggressive tendencies or mood changes. It also includes thoughts about hurting yourself or ending your life. This is because your mood may be affected while taking Roaccutane

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