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Xerinon 0.025% Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Pimples are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Xerinon 0.025% Cream depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Xerinon 0.025% Cream also has some side effects, the most common being Fluid retention. While these are the most often observed Xerinon 0.025% Cream side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Xerinon 0.025% Cream normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Xerinon 0.025% Cream's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Xerinon 0.025% Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Xerinon 0.025% Cream related warnings section.
Xerinon 0.025% Cream is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy, Eczema as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Xerinon 0.025% Cream have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Xerinon 0.025% Cream may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Xerinon 0.025% Cream is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Xerinon 0.025% Cream is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Xerinon 0.025% Cream safe for pregnant women?
Xerinon may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Xerinon, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Xerinon 0.025% Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Xerinon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Xerinon 0.025% Cream on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Xerinon for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Xerinon 0.025% Cream on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Xerinon. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Xerinon 0.025% Cream on the Heart?
Xerinon is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xerinon 0.025% Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xerinon 0.025% Cream habit forming or addictive?
Xerinon 0.025% Cream is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Xerinon 0.025% Cream can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Xerinon 0.025% Cream is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Xerinon 0.025% Cream for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xerinon 0.025% Cream
Taking Xerinon 0.025% Cream with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xerinon 0.025% Cream
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Xerinon 0.025% Cream with alcohol.
No, Xerinon should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, you can use differin gel (Adapalene) and Xerinon together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Xerinon along with differin gel (Adapalene).
Yes, Xerinon can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Xerinon is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as lightening and darkening of the skin, redness, irritation, and cheilitis (chapped lips). If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Xerinon works by decreasing the production of sebum and reducing the size of sebaceous glands temporarily. It also prevents the formation of small bumps along with decreasing the inflammation.
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