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Medicines acitretinQuestion & answer

acitretin · Medicine question

Why can acitretin make contact lenses difficult to wear?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Acitretin can cause dry eyes, which may make wearing contact lenses impossible.

Sources for this answer

Acitretin 25mg CapsulesGenus Pharmaceuticals · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 19 April 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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