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Isotretinoin

Pill images, imprints and guides

Isotretinoin comes in 88 pill versions in our database, in 12 strengths, from 20 manufacturers. Check the imprint to tell them apart.

What is Isotretinoin used for?

Isotretinoin is used for acne and leukemia.

Medicine type
Retinoid
Official uses from the US prescribing label

Isotretinoin capsules are indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne in non-pregnant patients 12 years of age and older with multiple inflammatory nodules with a diameter of 5 mm or greater. Because of significant adverse reactions associated with its use, isotretinoin capsules are reserved for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics.

Limitations of Use

If a second course of isotretinoin capsules treatment is needed, it is not recommended before a 2-month waiting period because the patient’s acne may continue to improve following a 15 to 20-week course of treatment.

From the FDA-approved label on DailyMed (published Oct 02, 2026).

Doctors sometimes prescribe a medicine for other reasons too. If you are not sure what yours is for, ask your pharmacist.

Isotretinoin pill images

8 mg 2 pills

10 mg 16 pills

16 mg 2 pills

20 mg 16 pills

24 mg 2 pills

25 mg 5 pills

28 mg 1 pill

30 mg 16 pills

32 mg 2 pills

35 mg 5 pills

40 mg 17 pills

Other 4 pills