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Description
Acnedap Gel is a topical medicine used to treat acne (a common skin condition that occurs when the pores of your skin become clogged, causing blackheads, whiteheads, or pimples). This medicine reduces swelling and stops the growth of bacteria.
Acnedap Gel is usually gentle on your skin. However, in some cases, it may cause side effects like skin peeling, irritation, redness, burning sensation, or dryness at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these side effects are bothering you for a long time or getting worse.
Acnedap Gel is for external use only. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Apply a thin layer of this gel to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as your acne may get worse. Use sunscreen before stepping out in the sun as Acnedap Gel can make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
Acnedap Gel should be avoided if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data. Inform your doctor about your current medications or other skin conditions you have before starting the treatment with this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Acnedap Gel
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Acnedap Gel
Skin irritation
Redness of the skin
Burning or stinging sensation at application site
Dry skin
Skin peeling
Uses of Acnedap Gel
What is it prescribed for?
Acne vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to the formation of blackheads (open pores), whiteheads (clogged pores), or pimples (a small raised spot on the skin). Acnedap Gel helps in clearing the blocked hair follicles, thus reducing acne flare-ups.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Acnedap Gel to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Acnedap Gel remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Acnedap Gel.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Acnedap Gel is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor to understand the potential risks and benefits before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Acnedap Gel passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
Acnedap Gel is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any symptoms such as skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Acnedap Gel is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor to understand the potential risks and benefits before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Acnedap Gel passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Use in children
Acnedap Gel is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.
External use only
Acnedap Gel is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.
Other acne medicines
Acnedap Gel may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Exposure to sun
Use sunscreen before stepping out in the sun as Acnedap Gel can make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
Methemoglobinemia
Acnedap Gel should be used with extreme caution as it may cause Methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced). Also, this medicine should be avoided if you have Methemoglobinemia, as it may further worsen your condition.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Acnedap Gel as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of Acnedap Gel is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Nitroglycerin
Chloroquine
Primaquine
Sulfadoxine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply a thin layer of Acnedap Gel to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Wash and dry the affected area before application.
Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended.
Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or resolve after 12 weeks of treatment.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Acnedap Gel works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause acne.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical acne agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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