Lynx Active Gel
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Product introduction
Lynx Active Gel is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial skin infections such as acne, which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. This medicine works by attacking the germs that cause them.
Lynx Active Gel is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. It should not be applied to broken or damaged skin. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get it in these areas. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. Do not stop using it as soon as your acne starts to get better. Ask your doctor when you should stop treatment.
Side effects like minor itching, burning, or redness of the skin and oily skin may be seen in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
It is a safe medicine, but you should inform your doctor if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines), if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics or if you are using any other medicines to treat skin conditions. Consult your doctor about using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Lynx Active Gel is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. It should not be applied to broken or damaged skin. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get it in these areas. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. Do not stop using it as soon as your acne starts to get better. Ask your doctor when you should stop treatment.
Side effects like minor itching, burning, or redness of the skin and oily skin may be seen in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
It is a safe medicine, but you should inform your doctor if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines), if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics or if you are using any other medicines to treat skin conditions. Consult your doctor about using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Lynx Active Gel
Benefits of Lynx Active Gel
In Acne
Lynx Active Gel 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.
Side effects of Lynx Active Gel
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 Lynx Active
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Lynx Active Gel
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Lynx Active Gel works
Lynx Active Gel 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lynx Active Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lynx Active Gel 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.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Lynx Active Gel?
If you miss a dose of Lynx Active Gel, 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 Lynx Active Gel 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.
- 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 Lynx Active Gel and consult your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Lincosamide antibiotics
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Lincosamides
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lynx Active Gel
Once A Day
61%
Twice A Day
35%
Thrice A Day
4%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Lynx Active Gel for?
Bacterial inf*
68%
Others
32%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
35%
Average
34%
Poor
31%
What were the side-effects while using Lynx Active Gel?
No Side Effec*
25%
Nausea
12%
Stomach pain
12%
Vomiting
12%
Headache
12%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Lynx Active Gel?
With or witho*
80%
Empty stomach
13%
With food
7%
*With or without food
Please rate Lynx Active Gel on price
Average
54%
Expensive
42%
Not Expensive
4%
FAQs
How to use Lynx Active Gel?
Before using Lynx Active Gel, 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 Lynx Active Gel gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.
How long should I use Lynx Active Gel?
Use Lynx Active Gel 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, Lynx Active Gel should be used for a maximum of 12 weeks. You may need to use more than one tube of Lynx Active Gel during each course of treatment.
What does Lynx Active Gel do for acne?
Lynx Active Gel 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.
Can Lynx Active Gel cause skin rash?
The common side effects of Lynx Active Gel are irritation, swollen, pale red bumps and dryness. A scaly skin rash may occur rarely with the use of Lynx Active Gel. You must consult your doctor if it bothers you.
What precautions do I need to take while using Lynx Active Gel?
Be careful not to get Lynx Active Gel 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 Lynx Active Gel 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 Lynx Active Gel 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 Lynx Active Gel only if prescribed by the doctor.
Is Lynx Active Gel effective?
Lynx Active Gel 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 Lynx Active Gel too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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Name: Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Floor, Dempo Trade Centre Bldg., Patto Plaza, EDC Complex, Panaji 403001, Goa, India.
Country of origin: India
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