Avar Foam: Uses, indications and notes when using

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Acne or seborrheic dermatitis are common dermatological diseases, causing many discomforts for sufferers. Currently, there are many different drugs to treat dermatological diseases, including Avar Foam. So what is Avar Foam?

1. What is Avar Foam?

Avar Foam is a medicine used to treat many dermatological diseases (acne, seborrheic dermatitis). Avar Foam has the main active ingredient is sodium sulfacetamide (sodium sulfacetamide), this is an antibiotic of the sulfa group.
Avar Foam works by killing certain bacteria on the skin that can lead to acne and other skin problems. In addition, Avar Foam also contains sulfur ingredients, which help remove dead skin and unclog pores.

2. Instructions for using Avar Foam

Use Avar Foam according to the instructions on the product packaging, if the user is not sure about any information, consult a doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Avar Foam is for external use only. To avoid irritation, do not let Avar Foam come into contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or any open skin (e.g. cuts, scrapes, rashes). If the user gets the medication on exposed areas of skin, wash the area repeatedly with cool water. Wash your hands with soap and water after each application.
Clean the affected area with a mild cleanser and pat dry. Shake the pack well before each use. Follow the instructions on the label, pressing down for 3 to 5 seconds until foam appears. Take a small amount of lather on fingertips and massage foam into the affected area.
Depending on your doctor's instructions or directions, keep the foam on the skin and wait for 1 to 10 minutes, then rinse the skin area with water and pat dry. In other cases, the doctor may instruct the user not to wash off the foam but simply massage the foam into the affected area and then wipe away excess foam.
Use Avar Foam products as directed by your doctor with the dose based on the instructions for use, skin health condition and response to treatment of each person.
Use this medication as often as directed for optimal therapeutic effect. Avar Foam should be used at the same time(s) each day, should not be used more often or continued for longer than prescribed. The user's skin will not improve any faster however the risk of side effects may be increased.
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3. Side effects of Avar Foam

Although Avar Foam is a drug used to treat dermatological diseases, however, the drug can cause some side effects such as: redness, itching, swelling, peeling at the application site. If any of Avar Foam side effects persist or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Although the above side effects are very unlikely with sulfa antibiotics used for the skin, in general serious side effects tend to be rarer than with sulfa antibiotics. by oral route.
Tell your doctor right away if a user of Avar Foam develops any of the following rare but very serious side effects:
Easy bleeding/bruising; Fever of unknown cause ; Fast heart beat; signs of infection (persistent sore throat, fever); Pale, pale skin; Abdominal heaviness, abdominal pain; Unusual fatigue; Dark urine ; Yellow eyes, yellow skin. Very serious allergic reactions to Avar Foam are very rare, however, it should be noted that in case of rash, itchy skin swelling, severe dizziness, difficulty breathing... seek immediate medical attention.
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4. Notes when using Avar Foam

Before using Avar Foam, patients should inform their doctor about their personal history if they have had previous allergies to sulfacetamide, sulfur or to other sulfa antibiotics (eg, sulfamethoxazole, sulfisoxazole). Also, any other allergies should be shared with your doctor.
In addition to the main active ingredients, Avar Foam products may contain other ingredients that may cause allergic reactions. Talk to your doctor to learn more about other ingredients in Avar Foam products.
Some special subjects may not be able to use Avar Foam, so patients need to fully declare their previous medical history, especially patients with kidney diseases.
Avar Foam can make the user's skin more sensitive to the sun. To limit this problem, the patient should not live or work in the sun for too long, do not dye the skin and use a skin lamp. When going out, use sunscreen and wear adequate protective clothing. Notify the doctor if the person using Avar Foam suddenly becomes sunburned or red.
Women who are pregnant should only use Avar Foam when absolutely necessary and need to discuss carefully with their doctor about the risks and benefits to be achieved.
Studies have not demonstrated the ability of Avar Foam to pass into breast milk. Therefore, to be on the safe side, consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

5. Avar Foam Drug Interactions

Drug interactions are a major factor affecting treatment results. Therefore, the treating physician should be informed about possible drug interactions and monitor the patient closely. It is important for patients not to start, stop or change the dosage of any medication on their own before consulting their doctor.
Before using Avar Foam, to avoid harmful interactions, tell your doctor if you are using topical silver-containing products (eg silver sulfadiazine).
The article may not cover all possible interactions. Therefore, it is best before using Avar Foam, the patient should talk to their doctor or pharmacist about all the products they are using including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal products.
Currently, the use of antibiotics, indiscriminate use of antibiotics has increased the risk of side effects and becoming antibiotic resistance. Therefore, patients should choose reputable medical facilities with good expertise to treat and guide the most effective use of antibiotics.
Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for examination, treatment and prevention of dermatological diseases. When performing the examination process at Vinmec, customers will be welcomed and used the modern facilities and machinery system along with perfect medical services under the guidance and advice of the doctors. Good doctors, well-trained both at home and abroad.
In case it is necessary to use antibiotics to treat dermatological diseases such as acne, seborrheic dermatitis, doctors at Vinmec will provide a treatment plan, and advise and guide patients on how to use it. effective drugs, avoid abuse, indiscriminate use of antibiotics causing unwanted side effects such as antibiotic resistance.

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Reference source: webmd.com