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Acnicin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment, Gel. Secondary and off-label uses of Acnicin have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acnicin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Acnicin include Skin irritation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acnicin as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acnicin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Acnicin's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acnicin related warnings talks about Acnicin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Acnicin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acnicin in conditions like Sunburn, Eczema.
Drug interactions for Acnicin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acnicin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Acnicin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Acnicin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Acnicin. It is best to stop taking Acnicin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Acnicin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Acnicin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Acnicin on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Acnicin on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Acnicin on the Liver?
Side effects of Acnicin on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Acnicin on the Heart?
Side effects of Acnicin on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Acnicin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acnicin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acnicin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Acnicin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Acnicin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Acnicin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Acnicin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acnicin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Acnicin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acnicin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Acnicin with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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