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Acstop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Soap, Gel. The alternative uses of Acstop have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Acstop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Acstop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acstop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Acstop has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Acstop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acstop related warnings section.
Acstop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acstop in conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Acstop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Acstop have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Acstop, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Acstop 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Acstop safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Acstop in pregnant women.
Is the use of Acstop safe during breastfeeding?
Acstop is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Acstop on the Kidneys?
Acstop rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acstop on the Liver?
Acstop has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Acstop on the Heart?
Side effects of Acstop rarely affect the heart.
Acstop 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 Acstop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acstop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acstop is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Acstop
You can take Acstop with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acstop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acstop and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Acstop 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.
Yes, Acstop can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Acstop contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.
Acstop is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Acstop without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
No, Acstop 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.
Discontinuing Acstop on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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