Tretiva
Tretiva isotretinoin capsules in 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 30mg, an oral retinoid for severe acne that other treatments have not cleared.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 capsules | $42.60 | $1.42 |
| 5mg | 60 capsules | $70.20 | $1.17 |
| 5mg | 90 capsules | $109.80 | $1.22 |
| 5mg | 120 capsules | $132.00 | $1.10 |
| 5mg | 180 capsules | $176.40 | $0.98 |
| 10mg | 30 capsules | $46.80 | $1.56 |
| 10mg | 60 capsules | $78.00 | $1.30 |
| 10mg | 90 capsules | $112.50 | $1.25 |
| 10mg | 120 capsules | $145.20 | $1.21 |
| 10mg | 180 capsules | $210.60 | $1.17 |
| 20mg | 30 capsules | $62.10 | $2.07 |
| 20mg | 60 capsules | $105.60 | $1.76 |
| 20mg | 90 capsules | $154.80 | $1.72 |
| 20mg | 120 capsules | $196.80 | $1.64 |
| 20mg | 180 capsules | $280.80 | $1.56 |
| 30mg | 30 capsules | $78.30 | $2.61 |
| 30mg | 60 capsules | $140.40 | $2.34 |
| 30mg | 90 capsules | $193.50 | $2.15 |
| 30mg | 120 capsules | $248.40 | $2.07 |
| 30mg | 180 capsules | $356.40 | $1.98 |
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Isotretinoin
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 5/10/20/30mg
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Severe acne
- Therapeutic Class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological Class
- Systemic Retinoid
- Minor Side Effects
- Dry lips, Dry skin, Muscle aches
- Moderate Side Effects
- Increased sensitivity to sunlight, Headache, Joint pain
- Dosage Forms
- Capsule
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Manufacturer
- Intas Pharmaceuticals
- Duration
- Days to weeks
- Storage Instructions
- Keep in original packaging in a cool, dry area.
- Drug Interactions
- Tetracycline, Vitamin A supplements
- Age Restrictions
- Not for children below adolescent age.
FAQ
Which Tretiva strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Tretiva comes in 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 30mg capsules. You can buy 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 at a time; the more you buy, the less each capsule costs.
Will my Tretiva parcel be discreet?
Yes. It goes out in a plain parcel with nothing on the outside to say what is in it. Choose tracked courier (5 to 9 business days, trackable online) or standard airmail (14 to 21 business days, no tracking). If it has not turned up by the end of that window, it is sent again free or refunded.
What are the alternative names for Tretiva and isotretinoin?
Tretiva is a branded generic of isotretinoin, the ingredient in Accutane. Isotretinoin is also sold as Absorica, Accufine, Amnesteem and Sotret. Here, isotretinoin can be bought online as Tretiva, and also as Isofair. These are generics, not the original brand.
Is Tretiva the same as isotretinoin?
Yes. Tretiva is a brand name for isotretinoin capsules, so it shares its active ingredient with Isofair (also sold as Isotroin and plain isotretinoin). On this site the practical difference is the name and the strength range, with Tretiva also offering 5mg and 30mg.
How long does Tretiva take to work?
Expect several weeks or longer before the full benefit shows, and a course of about 4 to 5 months. Acne often flares during the first weeks, which is common and does not mean the capsules are failing. Improvement can continue after the course ends.
Should I take Tretiva with food?
Yes, take Tretiva with meals and swallow each capsule whole with a full glass of liquid. Do not chew, crush or suck the capsules. If you miss a dose, skip it and carry on with your normal schedule.
Can I wax or have laser treatment during a Tretiva course?
Waxing, laser skin treatments and dermabrasion should be avoided during treatment and for 6 months afterwards, because isotretinoin raises the risk of scarring from them. Strong sun exposure is best avoided too, so wear sunscreen and protective clothing outdoors.
About Tretiva
What Tretiva treats
Tretiva is a brand of isotretinoin, an oral retinoid (a vitamin A-related medicine) for severe nodular acne, the deep, painful kind that has not cleared with other treatments such as antibiotics. It lowers the amount of oil the skin's sebaceous glands make, which keeps pores from clogging and leaves the bacteria involved in acne with less to feed on.
Strengths and other isotretinoin listings
Tretiva comes as 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 30mg capsules. That makes it the only isotretinoin listing here with a 5mg or 30mg capsule; Isofair, also sold as Isotroin and plain isotretinoin, stops at 10mg and 20mg. Every capsule contains the same isotretinoin, so what you are really choosing is a name and a strength. The isotretinoin page lines the two up if you want to compare. Choose a strength, then a pack size, and order from the options on this page.
How do you take Tretiva?
Take Tretiva with a meal, and swallow each capsule whole with a full glass of liquid. Expect a course of 4 to 5 months. Around week two or three you may think the acne is getting worse. That happens, it passes, and plenty of people keep improving for a while after the last capsule. Missed one? Skip it. Taking two next time does not make up for it. Keep the box somewhere cool and dry.
Dry lips, sunburn and the pregnancy rule
Cracked lips usually arrive within a couple of weeks, so a lip balm is worth buying with the first pack. Dry skin and a dry nose follow, sometimes with small nosebleeds, and gritty eyes can make contact lenses sting. You will burn in the sun faster, and night vision can get worse, so take care driving after dark. Stop the capsules and get urgent care for low mood or anxiety, bad stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes, or a severe headache with blurred vision.
Pregnancy is the one absolute rule. Isotretinoin causes birth defects and miscarriage, so pregnancy must be avoided for the whole course and for one month after the last capsule, and nobody taking it should donate blood in that time. Leave out vitamin A supplements and tetracycline antibiotics while you are on it.
Sources
- Isotretinoin: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- What can clear severe acne? - American Academy of Dermatology — American Academy of Dermatology