Acnon 0.025% Gel 20.0 gm in 1 tube

All Details About Acnon 0.025% Gel

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Acnon 0.025% Gel

Description:

Acnon 0.025% Gel belongs to a group of medicines known as retinoids that are used to treat severe acne, which occur as pimples, in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age only after puberty. This medicine is for patients whose acne has not responded to other treatments.

Acnon 0.025% Gel reduces excessive oil production of the skin. Thoughtlly, a pinpoint application at night time is recommended for a duration as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will depend on what you are being treated for. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine usually once a day at bedtime. Follow your doctor’s instructions. Do not apply it to damaged or broken skin and avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep using it regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.

The most common side effects include itching, stinging, peeling, and redness of the skin. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the cream but, if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. You may need to apply smaller amounts or use it less often. Earnest side effects are rare.

Acnon 0.025% Gel may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit exposure to the sun if possible. Drink plenty of water and use moisturizer as it may lead to dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes. It may make your skin more fragile. It is advised, not to have any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.

Uses:

Treatment of Acne

Directions For Use:

This medicine is for external use only. Employ it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Immaculate and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Acnon

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Dry skin
Rash

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Acnon 0.025% Gel is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acnon 0.025% Gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

FAQs:

What are the precautions that I should follow while using Acnon 0.025% Gel?

Avoid any contact of Acnon 0.025% Gel with mouth, eyes, lips, mucous membranes (such as inside of mouth), and wounded skin. In case of accidental contact, rinse well with water. Do not let the medicine accumulate in skin folds. Acnon 0.025% Gel may also cause increased sensitivity to sunlight so avoid or minimize deliberate or prolonged exposure to sunlight or sunlamps. If sun exposure cannot be avoided, use sunscreen.

I just had a cosmetic treatment. Can I use Acnon 0.025% Gel on that part of the skin?

Don’t use Acnon 0.025% Gel on skin that has recently had cosmetic treatment such as depilation, chemical hair treatment, chemical peel, dermabrasion, or laser resurfacing. You should allow your skin to heal after any treatment before using Acnon 0.025% Gel. However, if not sure, consult your doctor.

I have stopped using Acnon 0.025% Gel. Can I now plan my pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before planning a pregnancy. Usually, it is advised to wait for about 1 month after stopping Acnon 0.025% Gel before you plan your pregnancy. This is done to avoid any harm to your unborn baby because of the medicine.

Can Acnon 0.025% Gel be used in children?

Acnon 0.025% Gel gel is used to treat mild to moderate acne in teenagers and adults. It should not be used in children before puberty or under the age of 12.

What if I use too much Acnon 0.025% Gel?

If you use too much Acnon 0.025% Gel gel or use it more often than recommended, it may make your skin red or irritated. If this happens, use the gel less often or stop using it for a few days.

Can I donate blood while using Acnon 0.025% Gel?

Do not donate blood while using Acnon 0.025% Gel gel and for at least 1 month after stopping it. If your blood is given to a pregnant woman, it may harm her unborn baby.

How do I use Acnon 0.025% Gel on my face?

Forever wash and dry your skin, and completely remove any make-up before applying the gel. Employ your fingertips to apply a thin layer of the gel to all areas of skin that have acne and not just each spot. Try not to use too much, especially where the gel could run into your eyes or build up in folds of skin. Using more gel will not make your spots clear up more quickly. Do not use Acnon 0.025% Gel gel on irritated areas of skin, for example, cuts, burns, or sunburn as it can make the irritation worse.

How long does it take for Acnon 0.025% Gel to start working?

The acne may get worse at the beginning of the treatment with Acnon 0.025% Gel gel. But, it normally improves after 6 to 8 weeks.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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