Acnesol CL Lotion
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Clarithromycin (1%) |
Storage | Store below 25°C |
Chemical Class | Macrolides |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Macrolides |
User Rating | 4.1 |
User Reviews | 748 |
FAQ
Acnesol CL Lotion Reviews
Acnesol CL is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, abnormal taste, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
How Acnesol CL Lotion Works
How to Use Acnesol CL Lotion
Benefits of Acnesol CL Lotion
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Acnesol CL is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Acnesol CL Lotion
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Acnesol CL Lotion Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Acnesol CL.
- You have been prescribed Acnesol CL for the treatment of acne.
- Apply it as a thin layer on to 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.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Acnesol CL and consult your doctor.
- You may have to use it for a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
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