Oratane Dosage/Direction for Use

Advise the patient that it is very important to follow the instructions given by the doctor. These instructions will help to make sure the patient is getting the right dose of Oratane. In determining the exact dosage the patient needs, the severity of acne and body mass should be considered.
It is important not to miss any of the Oratane capsules, or to take too many Oratane capsules. If the patient does miss a dose, a double dose should not be taken to make up for it, wait until it is time for the next dose and Oratane should be taken as normal, then taking Oratane should be continued in the usual way.
If the patient ever needs to check what the dose is, refer to the previously mentioned information.
The doctor has prescribed a particular dose of Oratane for a specific reason. Advise the patient that it is important not to change the amount of Oratane being taken. If the patient thinks it is too strong or too weak, advise the patient to speak to the doctor. The dose of Oratane may be varied, depending on how the body responds to the treatment. Advise the patient that only the doctor should change the dose of Oratane.
Advise the patient should continue taking the Oratane for as long as the doctor instructs to.
While taking Oratane the patient must: Take the Oratane capsules with meals; Not chew or suck the capsules; Swallow the capsules whole with water or another non-alcoholic drink; Take each dose of Oratane when it is due.
Advise the patient to follow the doctor's instructions.
If the patient follows the previously mentioned instructions as closely as possible the Oratane will work better.
What to expect from Oratane: When the patient first starts taking Oratane the patient may find that the acne starts to get worse. This does not mean that the medication is not working. If this happens, advise the patient not to be discouraged and to keep taking the Oratane, as prescribed by the doctor. The worsening of acne nearly always stops within the first few weeks, and then the acne will start to clear. If the patient has any worries or concerns about this, advise the patient to contact a doctor. Within the first four weeks of starting Oratane the patient will notice that the skin is much drier than before. This is because the Oratane is starting to work by reducing the amount of oil being produced by the skin. The patient may also find the need to wash the hair less often. By the second month the acne will be showing signs of improving. The improvement should continue throughout the Oratane treatment.
Finishing intake of Oratane: If the patient has any Oratane capsules left when the treatment is finished, advise the patient that it is very important to return them to the doctor.
Oratane should never be given to anyone else, even if they have acne. Oratane is a prescription only medicine. Advise the patient that Oratane should only be used under the supervision of a doctor.
At the conclusion of the Oratane treatment, acne should have significantly cleared. The skin should continue clearing, possibly for one or two months, after the Oratane treatment has ceased. The side effects associated with Oratane treatment will begin to clear at the conclusion of the treatment.
Stopping intake of Oratane: The course of Oratane treatment will vary from patient to patient. The patient must be advised on how long to take Oratane. In most cases the treatment lasts for around 16 weeks, but could last up to six months or more. Advise the patient should follow the doctor's instructions carefully.
In over 80% of cases Oratane will completely clear the acne by the end of one treatment. The healing process that is started with Oratane may continue after the treatment has ceased. Advise the patient to keep taking Oratane for as long as the doctor has told to, if the patient stops sooner it may not get the full benefits of Oratane.
If the acne has not been completely cured, a second course of Oratane may be considered.