Acnetoin Plus Gel
food interaction for Acnetoin Plus
alcohol interaction for Acnetoin Plus
pregnancy interaction for Acnetoin Plus
lactation interaction for Acnetoin Plus
medicine interaction for Acnetoin Plus
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
medicine
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Acnetoin Plus Gel is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Acnetoin Plus Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
No interaction found/established
SALT INFORMATION FOR Acnetoin Plus
Clindamycin(1% w/w)
Uses
Clindamycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of the skin such as acne (Pimples), abdomen, bone, skin, heart and soft tissues. It also used in post-operative infections.
How it works
Clindamycin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Common side effects
Abnormal liver function tests, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Itching, Pseudomembranous colitis, Maculopapular rash, Injection site irritation, Thrombophlebitis, Polyarthritis, Vaginal inflammation, Vesiculobullous rashes, Red spots or bumps, Drug allergy, Exfoliative dermatitis, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Lymphatic system abnormalities, Anaphylactic reaction, Renal dysfunction
Isotretinoin(0.05% w/w)
Uses
Isotretinoin is used in the treatment of acne.
How it works
Isotretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne. Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria. It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects
Dry skin, Dry eye, Dermatitis, Dry lips, Nosebleeds, Back pain, Joint pain, Headache, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Increased creatine phosphokinase level in blood, Lip inflammation, Reduced visual acuity, Decreased calcification, Neck pain, Nausea, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Hemorrhagic pancreatitis, Rhabdomyolysis, Suicidal ideation
SUBSTITUTES FOR Acnetoin Plus
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3 Substitutes
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Expert advice FOR Acnetoin Plus
- Your doctor has prescribed Clindamycin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start treatment with this antibiotic.
- Stop taking Clindamycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Frequently asked questions FOR Acnetoin Plus
Clindamycin
Q. How long does Clindamycin take to work?
Usually, Clindamycin starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can the use of Clindamycin cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Clindamycin can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Is Clindamycin effective?
Clindamycin is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clindamycin too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Isotretinoin
Q. Is Isotretinoin safe to use?
Isotretinoin should be used with caution since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only by patients who have severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. In addition, Isotretinoin should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.
Q. Is Isotretinoin a steroid?
No, Isotretinoin is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.
Q. What are the recommended tests during Isotretinoin therapy?
Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at an interval of 3 months unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.