Efatop Lotion

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Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Adcock Ingram Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Clindamycin (NA)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Lincomycin
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Lincosamides
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	715

FAQ

How long should I use Efatop?

Use Efatop 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, Efatop should be used for a maximum of 12 weeks. You may need to use more than one tube of Efatop during each course of treatment.

How to use Efatop?

Before using Efatop, 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 Efatop gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

What precautions do I need to take while using Efatop?

Be careful not to get Efatop 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 Efatop 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 Efatop 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 Efatop only if prescribed by the doctor.

Is Efatop effective?

Efatop 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 Efatop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can Efatop cause skin rash?

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

Is Efatop effective?

What does Efatop do for acne?

Efatop 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.

What if you forget to take Efatop?

If you miss a dose of Efatop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Efatop Lotion Reviews

Efatop 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.

Efatop works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It may be taken with or without food, but it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

How Efatop Lotion Works

Efatop 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.

How to Use Efatop Lotion

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

Benefits of Efatop Lotion

In Treatment of Acne: Efatop is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria causing acne on your skin. It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve so you need to keep using this medicine even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. The earlier you start using it, the less likely you are to get scars.
In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Efatop 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.

Uses of Efatop Lotion

Treatment of Acne
Treatment of Bacterial infections

Efatop Lotion Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Efatop 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.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Efatop for the treatment of acne.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
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 Efatop 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.
Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by acne.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Efatop.

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