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Acnesol 1% Lotion

Manufactured bySystopic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsClindamycin
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Acnesol 1% Lotion is an antibiotic used for the treatment of acne (pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads) on your face, back, and chest caused by bacteria. It helps in reducing excess oil production, blackheads, whiteheads, or painful lumps beneath the skin. Acnesol 1% Lotion works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause acne. Acnesol 1% Lotion may cause side effects such as skin rash, dry skin, redness, itching, and burning sensation at the site of application. Contact your doctor if these side effects persist or become worse. Acnesol 1% Lotion is meant for external use only. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of Acnesol 1% Lotion to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Make sure to wash your hands before and after use. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. Acnesol 1% Lotion is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about any other anti-acne medicines that you are using. Acnesol 1% Lotion is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Acnesol 1% Lotion

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Acnesol 1% Lotion

Dry skin

Redness of the skin

Burning sensation

Skin peeling

Skin irritation

Skin rash

Uses of Acnesol 1% Lotion

What is it prescribed for?

Acne vulgaris

Acne vulgaris is a long-term skin condition that occurs due to the blockage of the hair follicles with oil and dead cells. It may cause whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, or cysts. Acnesol 1% Lotion is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    You will start to see an improvement in 2 to 6 weeks after using Acnesol 1% Lotion. It will take around 12 weeks to see the complete effects.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The time duration for which Acnesol 1% Lotion remains effective is not known.

  • 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 tendency has been reported for Acnesol 1% Lotion.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Acnesol 1% Lotion is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before you use this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Acnesol 1% Lotion is not known to be harmful while breastfeeding. However, topical application to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Acnesol 1% Lotion if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Acnesol 1% Lotion is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before you use this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Acnesol 1% Lotion is not known to be harmful while breastfeeding. However, topical application to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Use with other skin products

Avoid using Acnesol 1% Lotion with other topical anti-acne medicines, cosmetics, skin products with alcohol (shaving creams), and medicated soaps unless recommended by your doctor. It can increase the risk of side effects such as peeling of the skin, irritation, or dryness.

External use only

Acnesol 1% Lotion is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, mucous membrane, mouth, or open wounds.

Use in children

Acnesol 1% Lotion is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Acnesol 1% Lotion as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of Acnesol 1% Lotion is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large amounts. However, 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

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Acnesol 1% Lotion may get absorbed into the blood when applied to the skin and cause diarrhoea. If you have any stomach or intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), use it with caution.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Acnesol 1% Lotion is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, mucous membrane, or open wounds. In case of accidental contact, wash with water thoroughly. Apply a thin layer of Acnesol 1% Lotion to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few weeks. Acnesol 1% Lotion is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. You may have to use it for months or even longer in some cases to keep your acne under control.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Acnesol 1% Lotion works by stopping the growth of bacteria and preventing the acne from spreading.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Lincomycin derivatives, Topical acne agents, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

Drugs, H., 2021. Clindamycin Topical: Medlineplus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 5 January 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a609005.html>

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Dalacin T Topical Lotion Or Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Lotion - Summary Of Product Characteristics (Smpc) - (Emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 5 January 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3844/smpc>

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