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Acrolyn is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Acrolyn depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Acrolyn is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Acrolyn safe for pregnant women?
Acrolyn is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Acrolyn safe during breastfeeding?
Acrolyn is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Acrolyn on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Acrolyn on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Acrolyn on the Liver?
Side effects of Acrolyn rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Acrolyn on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Acrolyn on the heart have been reported.
Acrolyn 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 Acrolyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acrolyn habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Acrolyn has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Acrolyn will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Acrolyn is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acrolyn cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acrolyn
It is safe to take Acrolyn with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acrolyn
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acrolyn with alcohol will be.
No, Acrolyn 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.
No, Acrolyn does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Acrolyn is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, in a few cases oral Acrolyn may cause abdominal pain. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of abdominal pain is unknown. If you are experiencing abdominal pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take a mild painkiller such as paracetamol.
Yes, Acrolyn is safe to use, if it is used in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as metallic taste, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Acrolyn does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patient's who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing a headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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