ABSORICA LD^® C‑A‑R‑E™ PROGRAM

Overview

Welcome to the ABSORICA LD C‑A‑R‑E Program Website. This is a resource for patients that provides important safety information about ABSORICA LD to be read fully before starting therapy.

About ABSORICA LD

The active ingredient in ABSORICA LD is called isotretinoin, which is related to vitamin A. It belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids.

Isotretinoin is a prescription medicine to treat severe forms of acne that cannot be cleared up by any standard acne treatments, including antibiotics.

Serious side effects are possible

Please be aware of significant warnings for people taking ABSORICA LD, such as the high potential of birth defects and other health problems. Read through all pages of this site, as well as the Patient Medication Information that comes with your prescription for ABSORICA LD, especially the important warnings for patients and important signs and symptoms that mean you must call your doctor.

Before starting ABSORICA LD, your doctor will talk to you about the possible benefits and side effects of ABSORICA LD and ask you to read and sign a document called an Informed Consent Form that shows that you understand the serious risks of ABSORICA LD.

For more information

For more information about side effects, please read the Patient Medication Information document given to you with your ABSORICA LD prescription or click here.

For more information on ABSORICA LD, click here for the ABSORICA LD Clinical Awareness Resource and Education C‑A‑R‑E Program: An Educational Guide for Patients.