Acnovate Information

Acnovate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Soap, Gel. Other than this, Acnovate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acnovate. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Acnovate include Skin irritation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acnovate as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acnovate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Acnovate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acnovate related warnings talks about Acnovate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Acnovate is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Sunburn, Eczema are examples of such conditions.

Drug reaction of Acnovate with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Acnovate is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Acnovate Benefits & Uses
Acnovate Dosage & How to Take
Acnovate Side Effects
Acnovate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Acnovate with Other Drugs
Acnovate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acnovate
Acnovate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acnovate Benefits & Uses

Acnovate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)

Acnovate 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acnovate Related Warnings

Is the use of Acnovate safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Acnovate. It is best to stop taking Acnovate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Acnovate safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Acnovate for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Acnovate on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Acnovate will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acnovate on the liver, information on safety of Acnovate for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acnovate on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Acnovate on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Acnovate with Other Drugs

Acnovate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Salicylic Acid

Isotretinoin

Acnovate Contraindications

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

Sunburn
Eczema

Frequently asked Questions about Acnovate

Is this Acnovate habit forming or addictive?

Acnovate is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Acnovate as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Acnovate should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Acnovate for mental disorders.

No

Acnovate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acnovate

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Acnovate and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acnovate

Information about the interaction of Acnovate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown