Acnicin Gel is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. Other than this, Acnicin Gel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Acnicin Gel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Acnicin Gel include Skin irritation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acnicin Gel as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acnicin Gel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Acnicin Gel's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acnicin Gel related warnings talks about Acnicin Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Sunburn, Eczema must refrain from the use of Acnicin Gel since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Acnicin Gel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Acnicin Gel is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Acnicin Gel 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acnicin Gel is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Acnicin Gel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Acnicin. It is best to stop taking Acnicin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Acnicin Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Acnicin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Acnicin Gel on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Acnicin on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Acnicin will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Acnicin Gel on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acnicin on the liver, information on safety of Acnicin for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Acnicin Gel on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Acnicin on heart. So it is not known whether taking Acnicin will cause side effects on heart or not.
Acnicin Gel 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 Acnicin Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acnicin Gel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acnicin Gel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Acnicin Gel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Acnicin Gel can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Acnicin Gel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Acnicin Gel in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Acnicin Gel
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Acnicin Gel together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acnicin Gel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acnicin Gel with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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