What is epuris 20 mg for?

Epuris is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Severe, Recalcitrant Nodular Acne. Epuris may be used alone or with other medications.

Epuris belongs to a class of drugs called Acne Agents, Systemic; Retinoid-like Agents.

It is not known if Epuris is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years of age.

Epuris may cause serious side effects including:

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Epuris include:

Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Epuris. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Proper Name: Isotretinoin, USP

Chemical Name: 3-7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclo-hexen-1-yl)-

2-cis-4-trans-6-trans-8-trans- nonatetraenoic acid

Molecular Formula: C20H28O2

Molecular Weight: 300.44

This medication is typically used for the treatment of cystic acne. It may also have other uses. It requires a few weeks to take effect.