Acnovate Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Acnovate Dosage & How to Take
Acnovate Side Effects
Acnovate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Acnovate with Other Drugs
Acnovate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acnovate
Acnovate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acnovate Benefits & Uses

Acnovate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)

Acnovate Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acnovate Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Acnovate with Other Drugs

Acnovate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Salicylic Acid

Isotretinoin

Acnovate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acnovate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Sunburn
Eczema

Frequently asked Questions about Acnovate

Is this Acnovate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Acnovate has not been reported.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Acnovate only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Acnovate is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Acnovate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acnovate

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Acnovate with food.

Unknown
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.

Unknown