Acnil

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Acnil uses

Acnil consists of Benzoyl Peroxide, Hamamelis.

Benzoyl Peroxide:


Pharmacological action

Acnil is an antimicrobial agent for topical use. It has an antimicrobial effect. This medication is active against gram-positive bacteria: Propionibacterium, Staphylococcus epidermidis.

Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) has keratolytic action, improves tissue oxygenation, the process of granulation of ulcers of the lower extremities. This medicine reduces fat sebaceous glands of skin.

Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) reduces the content of lipids and fatty acids, it has moderate desquamative effect reducing the appearance of comedones and Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide).

Pharmacokinetics

For topical use Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) is practically not absorbed. A small amount of this drug is absorbed by the skin. Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) metabolized to form benzoic acid. Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) excreted by the kidneys in the form of benzoate.

Why is Acnil prescribed?

Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) vulgaris (including discharge eels - for combined therapy).

Ulcers legs of different genesis (including trophic).

Dosage and administration

This medication is indicated only for external use. For Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) treatment it applied as a 5% gel to affected skin 1 time / day in 2-3 weeks., then pass on to 10% gel, which is used until the disappearance of cutaneous presentations.

When treating leg ulcers it is used 10% gel overlay occlusive dressings 2 times / day for 2-3 weeks. Lotion of Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) is used for washing the affected areas 1-2 times daily until symptoms disappear.

Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) side effects, adverse reactions

Local reactions: redness of skin, allergic reactions, skin dryness, local irritating action.

Acnil contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide).

Restrictions for using

Pregnancy, breast feeding, the age of 12 years.

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Acnil should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).

At the time of treatment a patient should stop breastfeeding (it is possible the excretion with milk).

Category effects on the fetus by FDA - C.

Special instructions

With caution use for children under the age of 12 years.

You should avoid a contact of Acnil (Benzoyl Peroxide) with eyes and mucous membranes.

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Acnil pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Acnil available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Acnil destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Acnil Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.


Acnil pharmaceutical companies:

Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.
Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

  1. Dailymed."3 STEP ACNE SYSTEM WELL AT WALGREENS (BENZOYL PEROXIDE) KIT [WALGREENS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. Dailymed."BENZOYL PEROXIDE; ERYTHROMYCIN: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "BENZOYL PEROXIDE". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Acnil?

Depending on the reaction of the Acnil after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Acnil not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Acnil addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Acnil, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Acnil consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

Visitor reports

Visitor reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet

Two visitors reported side effects

Did you get side effects while taking the Acnil drug, or were there no side effects?
According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Acnil medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
Visitors%
No side effects2
100.0%

Visitor reported price estimates

No survey data has been collected yet

Visitor reported frequency of use

No survey data has been collected yet

One visitor reported doses

What is the dose of Acnil drug you are taking?
According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
Visitors%
11-50mg1
100.0%

Two visitors reported time for results

What is the time duration Acnil drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?
Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed > 3 month to notice the result from using Acnil drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Acnil need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
Visitors%
> 3 month1
50.0%
1 week1
50.0%

Visitor reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet

Three visitors reported age

Visitors%
30-452
66.7%
> 601
33.3%

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