Acnesol 1% solution
Acnesol 1% Solution is an antibiotic used for the treatment of acne (pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads) on your face, back, and chest caused by bacteria. It helps in reducing excess oil production, blackheads, whiteheads, or painful lumps beneath the skin. Acnesol 1% Solution works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause acne.
Acnesol 1% Solution may cause side effects such as skin rash, dry skin, redness, itching, and burning sensation at the site of application. Contact your doctor if these side effects persist or become worse.
Acnesol 1% Solution is meant for external use only. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of Acnesol1% Solution to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Make sure to wash your hands before and after use. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth.
Acnesol 1% Solution is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about any other anti-acne medicines that you are using.
Acnesol 1% Solution is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Acnesol 1% Solution
Clindac A 1% Solution
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Acnesol1% Solution
Dry skin
Redness of the skin
Burning sensation
Skin peeling
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Uses of Acnesol 1% Solution
What is it prescribed for?
Acne vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a long-term skin condition that occurs due to the blockage of the hair follicles with oil and dead cells. It may cause whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, or cysts. Acnesol 1% Solution is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
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When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid using Acnesol 1% Solution if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Acnesol 1% Solution is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before you use this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Acnesol 1% Solution is not known to be harmful while breastfeeding. However, topical application to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Use with other skin products
Avoid using Acnesol1% Solution with other topical anti-acne medicines, cosmetics, skin products with alcohol (shaving creams), and medicated soaps unless recommended by your doctor. It can increase the risk of side effects such as peeling of the skin, irritation, or dryness.
External use only
Acnesol1% Solution is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, mucous membrane, mouth, or open wounds.
Use in children
Acnesol1% Solution is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Acnesol 1% Solution as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of Acnesol 1% Solution is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large amounts. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Acnesol 1% Solution may get absorbed into the blood when applied to the skin and cause diarrhoea. If you have any stomach or intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), use it with caution.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Acnesol 1% Solution is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, mucous membrane, or open wounds. In case of accidental contact, wash with water thoroughly.
Apply a thin layer of Acnesol 1% Solution to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few weeks.
Acnesol 1% Solution is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.
You may have to use it for months or even longer in some cases to keep your acne under control.
