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Acneclin Benefits & Uses

Acneclin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Acneclin 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
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acneclin Related Warnings

Is the use of Acneclin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Acneclin. If you are pregnant, do not take Acneclin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Acneclin safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Acneclin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acneclin on the Kidneys?

Acneclin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Acneclin on the Liver?

Acneclin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acneclin on the Heart?

Acneclin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Acneclin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Acneclin Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Acneclin

Is this Acneclin habit forming or addictive?

Acneclin is not addictive in nature.

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

Acneclin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Acneclin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Acneclin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Acneclin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acneclin

It is safe to take Acneclin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acneclin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acneclin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acneclin

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acneclin cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Acneclin may cause dry skin in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to relieve dryness of skin.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Acneclin work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Acneclin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Acneclin is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Prevotella melaninogenica, and lostridium perfringens.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Acneclin with diphenhydramine?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, oral Acneclin can be taken with diphenhydramine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Acneclin along with diphenhydramine if the dose of this drug does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acneclin contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Acneclin does not contains penicillin. It contains clindamycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a broad spectrum activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Acneclin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Acneclin is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Acneclin without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.