Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat acne, which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. This medicine works by attacking the bacteria that cause these pimples.

Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Acnesol Solution

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Acnesol Solution

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Acnesol Solution

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

Common side effects of Acnesol

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Skin rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

How to use Acnesol Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne for the treatment of acne.
You may have to use it for a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne.
Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by acne.
It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne and consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Lincomycin

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Lincosamides

Patient concerns

sir i am suffering with pumpils,already i treated with acnesol ointment,i didn't get better solution,so please suggested with me better medicine

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Apply multani mitti wtih rose water (in oily skin) & milk (in dry skin) 2 times in a week.use this home remedy

I have problems of acne should I go for chemical peeling I m doing the treatment since six months n right now using acnovate gel, acnesol gel,lacne 20 cap.,with prescription of doc.

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

peels will help your pimples and marksskinaid clinic gurgaon 9XXXXXX

User feedback

Patients taking Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne

Once A Day

57%

Twice A Day

43%

What are you using Acnesol Solution for?

Acne

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

53%

Average

33%

Excellent

13%

What were the side-effects while using Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne?

Vaginal infla*

50%

No Side Effec*

50%

*Vaginal inflammation, No Side Effect

How do you take Acnesol Solution?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne on price

Average

50%

Expensive

50%

FAQs

How to use Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne?

Before using Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

How long should I use Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne?

Use Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne for as long as your doctor tells you. You may have to use it for several months to clear your acne completely. Even the initial benefits may take several weeks to appear following which you shall be able to note a gradual but definite improvement. Usually, Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne should be used for a maximum of 12 weeks. You may need to use more than one tube of Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne during each course of treatment.

What does Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne do for acne?

Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne treats and prevents acne by stopping the growth of bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) which causes it. Acne is an extremely common skin condition. During adolescence, grease glands in the skin produce extra grease in response to normal amounts of sex hormones in the body which can cause blocked pores (i.e., blackheads). When this happens, the pores are invaded by bacteria. As a result, certain chemicals are produced which go into deeper parts of the skin to produce red spots filled with pus, called acne.

Is Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne effective?

Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne 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 Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne cause skin rash?

The common side effects of Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne are irritation, swollen, pale red bumps, and dryness. A scaly skin rash may occur rarely with the use of Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne. You must consult your doctor if it bothers you.

What precautions do I need to take while using Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne?

Be careful not to get Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly, to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Acnesol 1% Solution for Acne only if prescribed by the doctor.

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