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Faceclin A is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. The alternative uses of Faceclin A have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Faceclin A depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Faceclin A are Skin irritation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Faceclin A can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Faceclin A go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Faceclin A is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Faceclin A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Faceclin A related warnings section.
Faceclin A can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Faceclin A in conditions like Sunburn, Eczema.
Besides this, Faceclin A may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Faceclin A is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Faceclin A 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Faceclin A is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Faceclin A safe for pregnant women?
Faceclin A can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Faceclin A right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Faceclin A safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Faceclin A on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Faceclin A will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Faceclin A on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Faceclin A on kidneys.
What is the effect of Faceclin A on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Faceclin A on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Faceclin A will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Faceclin A on the Heart?
Information about safety of Faceclin A for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Faceclin A 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 Faceclin A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Faceclin A habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Faceclin A is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Faceclin A you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Faceclin A should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Faceclin A cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Faceclin A
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Faceclin A together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Faceclin A
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Faceclin A with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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