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Acnovate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Soap, Gel. Other than this, Acnovate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acnovate. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Acnovate include Skin irritation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acnovate as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acnovate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Acnovate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acnovate related warnings talks about Acnovate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Acnovate is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Sunburn, Eczema are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Acnovate with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Acnovate is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Acnovate is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Acnovate safe for pregnant women?
Acnovate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Acnovate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Acnovate safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Acnovate on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Acnovate will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acnovate on kidney, information on safety of Acnovate for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Acnovate on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Acnovate will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Heart?
Side effects of Acnovate on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Acnovate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acnovate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acnovate habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Acnovate has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Acnovate as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Acnovate only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acnovate is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acnovate
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Acnovate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acnovate
Information about the interaction of Acnovate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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