Acnay: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acnay Information

Acnay is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. Other than this, Acnay has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Acnay depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Acnay can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acnay are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Acnay's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Acnay has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acnay related warnings section.

Acnay is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Peptic Ulcer, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Acnay are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Acnay may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acnay is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Acnay Benefits & Uses

Acnay is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Acnay 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 in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice

Acnay Related Warnings

Is the use of Acnay safe for pregnant women?

Acnay is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Acnay safe during breastfeeding?

Acnay does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Acnay on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Acnay on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Acnay on the Liver?

Acnay is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Acnay on the Heart?

Acnay is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Acnay with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Metformin

Acarbose

Miglitol

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Glimepiride

Insulin Aspart

Acnay Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases
Peptic Ulcer
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Gout
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Frequently asked Questions about Acnay

Is this Acnay habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Acnay has not been reported.

Acnay Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acnay

Taking Acnay with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acnay

Information about the interaction of Acnay and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Acnay

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Acnay a steroid?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Acnay is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Acnay treat bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Yes, Acnay can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Acnay contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Acnay with diphenhydramine?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, oral Acnay can be taken with diphenhydramine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Acnay along with diphenhydramine if the dose of this drug does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Acnay without consulting a doctor?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Acnay is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Acnay without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Acnay if i am allergic to penicillin?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Yes, Acnay can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Acnay as well or not.