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Anaero Gel

Manufactured byAMWILL HEALTHCARE
ContainsMetronidazole (0.75 %w/w) + Niacinamide (4 %w/w)
₹180
25GM GEL

Description

Anaero Gel is a combination medicine which may be used for the treatment of acne rosacea. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Anaero Gel

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Anaero Gel

Redness of skin

Burning or tingling sensation of skin

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Uses of Anaero Gel

What is it prescribed for?

Acne Rosacea

This medicine may be used in the treatment of acne rosacea, a long-term skin disease characterized by red spots and pus-filled bumps on the face.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

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

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the 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.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to metronidazole, niacinamide, other nitroimidazoles, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

External use only

This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost 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 this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. 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

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

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.
Apply a thin layer of the gel to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve after two weeks of use.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Metronidazole works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and protozoa by interfering with their DNA synthesis. Niacinamide acts on the skin cells to reduce skin blistering, damage, and hyperpigmentation. Their combination is thus effective for treating acne rosacea.

Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical anti-rosacea agents, Vitamins

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Welcome to Amwill Healthcare. 2018 [cited 24 August 2018]. Available from:

http://www.amwillhealthcare.com/product/anaero-gel

[Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 24 August 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00916

[Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 24 August 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB02701

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Information on this page was last updated on 9 May 2019

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₹180 
25GM GEL