The drug ABSORICA contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
Isotretinoin is a stereoisomer of all-trans retinoic acid (tretinoin). The exact mechanism of action of isotretinoin has not yet been elucidated in detail, but it has been established that the improvement observed in the clinical picture of severe acne is associated with suppression of sebaceous gland activity and a histologically demonstrated reduction in the size of the sebaceous glands. Furthermore, a dermal anti-inflammatory effect of isotretinoin has been established.
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This brand name is authorized in the following countries: United States
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed: