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Acnecort Benefits & Uses

Acnecort is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Acnecort 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 in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	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: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
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: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
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: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice

Acnecort Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acnecort is used -

Moderate

Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Vaginal Irritation
Vaginal inflammation
Headache
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Infection
पेट की गैस
पेट दर्द
Vertigo
Fatigue

Acnecort Related Warnings

Is the use of Acnecort safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Acnecort in pregnant women.
Is the use of Acnecort safe during breastfeeding?

Acnecort does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Acnecort on the Kidneys?

Acnecort rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acnecort on the Liver?

Side effects of Acnecort rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Acnecort on the Heart?

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

Severe Interaction of Acnecort with Other Drugs

Acnecort 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

Acnecort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acnecort 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 Acnecort

Is this Acnecort habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Acnecort.

Acnecort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acnecort

It is safe to take Acnecort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acnecort

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acnecort.

Frequently asked Questions about Acnecort

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Acnecort without consulting a doctor?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Acnecort is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Acnecort without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Acnecort treat UTI?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Acnecort can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Acnecort treat bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Acnecort can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Acnecort contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acnecort cause headache?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Acnecort 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Acnecort with ibuprofen?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, oral Acnecort can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.