Soriatane

Brand Name: Soriatane

Generic Name: acitertin (a-si-TRE-tin)

Soriatane (acitertin) Medication

Soriatane is a prescription that is used to treat the onset of psoriasis in adults. Soriatane has been used in more than 1 million people from a wide range all over the globe. Soriatane is one of the only psoriasis medications that has been approved for both initial and maintenance therapy of psoriasis. Soriatane is a derivative of vitamin A.

Psoriasis is a skin condition which has chronically occurring bright red patches covered with silvery scales. The exact cause of psoriasis is still unknown and is not contagious meaning passed from one and other. Soriatane help reduce the speed at which the cells involved in psoriasis are produced. Although some theories have been made, it is still not known how Soriatane accomplishes this.

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Soriatane (acitertin) Doses

Soriatane is available in 10 mg and 25 mg capsules that allow flexible dosing which makes it possible to meet individual needs. Each patient����¯�¿�½���¯���¿���½������¯������¿������½����¯�¿�½������¯����¯�¿�½������¿����¯�¿�½������½����¯�¿�½���¯���¿���½������¯������¿������½����¯�¿�½���¯���¿���½����¯�¿�½������­s dosage regimen may vary. You should discuss your course of initial and maintenance therapy of Soriatane with your doctor.

Once your psoriasis has cleared, you may be required to continue Soriatane therapy. Your individual maintenance therapy with Soriatane has been designed to keep your skin clear, help avoid flare-ups and the long-term management of your psoriasis.