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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acnovate is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Acnovate safe for pregnant women?
Acnovate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Acnovate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Acnovate safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Acnovate in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Acnovate for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acnovate on the liver, information on safety of Acnovate for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acnovate on the heart, information on safety of Acnovate for the heart is unavailable.
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?
Acnovate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Acnovate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Acnovate can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Acnovate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Acnovate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acnovate
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Acnovate together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acnovate
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Acnovate with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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