Alitretinoin Douglas Contraindications

Do not take Alitretinoin: If the patient is pregnant or breast-feeding.
If there is any chance that the patient could become pregnant, the patient must follow the precautions under "Pregnancy and prevention programme", see Precautions.
If the patient has liver disease.
If the patient has severe kidney disease.
If the patient has high blood fats (such as high cholesterol or raised triglycerides).
If the patient has thyroid disease, which is not sufficiently treated.
If the patient has very high levels of vitamin A in the body (hypervitaminosis A).
If the patient is allergic to alitretinoin, to other retinoids (such as isotretinoin), to peanut or soya or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Description).
If the patient is taking tetracycline (a type of antibiotic).
If any of these apply to the patient, go back to the doctor. The patient must not take Alitretinoin.