Acnex 20 Capsule
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Product introduction
Acnex 20 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.
Acnex 20 Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine 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 dry skin, rash, and increased liver enzymes. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.
Acnex 20 Capsule may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile. Avoid any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. Additionally, it may cause dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer. This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Acnex 20 Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine 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 dry skin, rash, and increased liver enzymes. They are not usually serious and often disappear after getting used to the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.
Acnex 20 Capsule may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit your exposure to the sun. It may also make your skin more fragile. Avoid any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. Additionally, it may cause dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes so drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer. This medicine may lead to birth defects, do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Uses of Acnex Soft Gelatin Capsule
Benefits of Acnex Soft Gelatin Capsule
In Treatment of Acne
Acnex 20 Capsule helps treat acne by reducing the production of sebum (a natural substance) that causes acne. This kills acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep taking it 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. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free.
Side effects of Acnex Soft Gelatin Capsule
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 Acnex
- Dry skin
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
How to use Acnex Soft Gelatin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acnex 20 Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Acnex Soft Gelatin Capsule works
Acnex 20 Capsule is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne. Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria. It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Acnex 20 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Acnex 20 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek 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
Acnex 20 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Acnex 20 Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Your night vision may get worse during your treatment. This can happen suddenly. Drowsiness and dizziness have been reported very rarely. This may affect your driving ability.
Your night vision may get worse during your treatment. This can happen suddenly. Drowsiness and dizziness have been reported very rarely. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acnex 20 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acnex 20 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Acnex 20 Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Acnex Soft Gelatin Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Acnex 20 Capsule, 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.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Acnex 20 Capsule for the treatment of severe acne.
- Take it with food.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Acnex 20 Capsule. Use protective measures such as sunscreen or protective clothing.
- Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine as it makes your skin more fragile.
- It may cause dryness of mouth, lips, and eyes. Drink plenty of water, use moisturiser and avoid wearing contact lenses. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
- Do not take Acnex 20 Capsule if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Retinoid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Retinoids- First generation
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Acnex 20 Capsule
Once A Day
82%
Twice A Day
10%
Alternate Day
6%
Thrice A week
2%
Twice A Week
1%
What are you using Acnex Soft Gelatin Capsule for?
Acne
97%
Others
3%
How much was the improvement?
Average
58%
Excellent
29%
Poor
12%
What were the side-effects while using Acnex 20 Capsule?
Cracked lips
32%
Dry skin
32%
Dry nose
16%
No Side Effec*
11%
Eyelid inflam*
5%
*No Side Effect, Eyelid inflammation
How do you take Acnex Soft Gelatin Capsule?
With food
81%
With or witho*
19%
*With or without food
Please rate Acnex 20 Capsule on price
Expensive
52%
Average
40%
Not Expensive
7%
FAQs
Is Acnex 20 Capsule safe to use?
Acnex 20 Capsule should be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. In addition, Acnex 20 Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.
Is Acnex 20 Capsule a steroid?
No, Acnex 20 Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.
What are the recommended tests during Acnex 20 Capsule therapy?
Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.
Is the effect of Acnex 20 Capsule permanent?
It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back. If at all a second course is required, one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course. This is because experience with Acnex 20 Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Acnex 20 Capsule.
Why is Acnex 20 Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?
If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Acnex 20 Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.
Can Acnex 20 Capsule cause cancer?
No, there are no reports of Acnex 20 Capsule causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.
What are the long-term side effects of Acnex 20 Capsule?
A normal course of treatment of Acnex 20 Capsule is 15–20 weeks. Therefore, the long-term effects of low doses have not been studied. However, it may have some effect on bone mineral density. It may decrease bone mineral density in some patients, resulting in osteoporosis or fractures.
Does Acnex 20 Capsule affect male fertility?
No, Acnex 20 Capsule does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.
Does Acnex 20 Capsule damage your liver?
There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Acnex 20 Capsule use. Therefore, regular laboratory tests are required. These values generally return to normal after some time. If the levels remain elevated for a long time, your doctor may discontinue the use of Acnex 20 Capsule.
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