Adacin Information

Adacin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. Secondary and off-label uses of Adacin have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Adacin. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Adacin include Skin irritation. Some other side effects of Adacin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Adacin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Adacin's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Adacin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Adacin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Adacin in conditions like Sunburn, Eczema.

Additionally, Adacin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Adacin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Adacin Benefits & Uses
Adacin Dosage & How to Take
Adacin Side Effects
Adacin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Adacin with Other Drugs
Adacin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Adacin
Adacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Adacin Benefits & Uses

Adacin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)

Adacin Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Adacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Adacin is used -

Severe

Skin redness
Skin Inflammation

Common

Skin irritation

Adacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Adacin safe for pregnant women?

Adacin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Adacin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Adacin safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Adacin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adacin on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Adacin on kidney, information on safety of Adacin for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adacin on the Liver?

Side effects of Adacin on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adacin on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Adacin on heart. So it is not known whether taking Adacin will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Adacin with Other Drugs

Adacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Salicylic Acid

Isotretinoin

Adacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Sunburn
Eczema

Frequently asked Questions about Adacin

Is this Adacin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Adacin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Adacin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Adacin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Adacin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Adacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adacin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Adacin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Adacin

Information about the interaction of Adacin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown