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Isotretinoin (trade names Accutane®, Sotret®, Clarivis®, Amnesteem®) is a powerful medication taken by mouth used to treat and potentially cure acne. Acitretin (trade name Soriatane®) is taken by mouth for treatment of psoriasis. Under the supervision of your dermatologist, both are safe, effective medications. Isotretinoin and acitretin are closely related to Vitamin A and they share similar side effects, especially relating to the liver and central nervous system. For this reason, during your treatment with isotretinoin or acitretin, you should not take any supplemental Vitamin A, even the low dose found in most multivitamins. ebA Multivitamin Supplement has been formulated so that you can continue to take a multivitamin in a convenient single tablet without the risk of taking Vitamin A.

Additionally, it has long been recognized that individuals with osteoporosis benefit from supplemental Vitamin D and calcium. Recent studies have shown a likely link between excessive dietary Vitamin A intake or Vitamin A supplementation, decreased bone mineral density and increased risk of fracture. So if you have or are at risk for osteoporosis, you may confidently take ebA Multivitamin Supplement, knowing it is both beneficial and safe. It is also recommended that if you have or are at risk for osteoporosis, you take separate calcium supplementation under the guidance of your physician or other caregiver.

FDA Prescribing Information Precautions:
Because of the relationship of isotretinoin to Vitamin A, patients should be advised against taking vitamin supplements containing Vitamin A to avoid additive toxic effects. Concomitant administration of Vitamin A…with acitretin must be avoided because of the risk of hypervitaminosis A.