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Acrolyn Benefits & Uses

Acrolyn is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Acrolyn 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

Acrolyn Related Warnings

Is the use of Acrolyn safe for pregnant women?

Acrolyn is safe to take during pregnancy.

Severe
Is the use of Acrolyn safe during breastfeeding?

Acrolyn is safe for breastfeeding women.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acrolyn on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Acrolyn on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Acrolyn on the Liver?

Side effects of Acrolyn rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acrolyn on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Acrolyn on the heart have been reported.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Acrolyn with Other Drugs

Acrolyn 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

Metformin

Acarbose

Miglitol

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Glimepiride

Insulin Aspart

Acrolyn Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases
Peptic Ulcer
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Gout
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Frequently asked Questions about Acrolyn

Is this Acrolyn habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Acrolyn has not been reported.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Acrolyn is considered safe.

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

No, Acrolyn cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Acrolyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acrolyn

It is safe to take Acrolyn with food.

Safe
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acrolyn

Question about 5 years ago

Does Acrolyn contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acrolyn cause hair loss?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acrolyn cause abdominal pain?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Acrolyn safe to use?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acrolyn cause headache?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.