Plixda: Uses, indications and notes when using

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The quality of life of many people is affected by the appearance caused by acne. Among acne medications, Plixda has received many choices and concerns from patients and doctors. What does Plixda drug work and how to use Plixda drug, let's learn together to use the drug effectively and safely.

1. What is Plixda and when is it indicated?

Plixda contains Adapalene (a form of vitamin A that belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids). Plixda can reduce the number and severity of acne breakouts and speed up the healing process of acne breakouts. With the effect of helping to regenerate the skin, Plixda also works to smooth rough facial skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and prevent skin darkening. Therefore, the drug Plixda is used as an acne medicine, besides it is also indicated in the improvement of skin diseases, reducing wrinkles, dark spots, reducing roughness on the skin caused by the effects of acne. damage from sunlight or due to aging.
2. How to use Plixda acne medication properly? When using Plixda acne medicine, following the instructions below will help the active ingredient Adapalene be best absorbed and maximize its effects.
First, wash your hands before applying Plixda acne medicine. Then, use a mild, soap-free cleanser to gently clean the skin to be treated, and then pat dry with a soft towel. Next, apply the medication (a pea-sized amount) in a thin layer to the surface of the skin with your fingertips, as often as once daily at bedtime or as specifically directed by your doctor. Wash your hands immediately after applying Plixda acne medication to avoid accidentally getting the medicine in your eyes. Please note that Plixda acne medicine is for external use only, so avoid getting it in your eyes, lips, or inside your nose, inside your mouth, and do not apply to open wounds, broken skin, or suffer from severe sunburn and should not be used on eczema. If Plixda acne medicine gets in your eyes, flush eyes quickly with large amounts of clean water. During the first few weeks of using Plixda acne medication, your skin may get worse but there is no need to worry as it is normal that Plixda acne medicine is working on the pimples. form inside the skin. After 8 to 12 weeks of using Plixda acne medicine, the new condition improved, new acne gradually decreased.

3. What side effects can be encountered when using Plixda acne medicine to treat acne?

As soon as you use Plixda acne medicine, you may feel transient heat and stinging in the area where the medicine is applied. Possible side effects when using Plixda acne medicine for acne include: red, dry and itchy skin, possible scabs, mild burning or even severe acne. during the first 2 to 4 weeks you use the medicine. These side effects will usually improve and subside as you continue to use the medicine. In addition, you can use a daytime moisturizer to limit dry skin symptoms caused by acne medication Plixda.
Acne medicine Plixda can make the skin more sensitive, especially to the sun, so during the treatment of acne, you should limit your time in the sun directly, difficult weather withstand strong winds or cold. You can use sunscreen and wear sun-protective clothing for protection when outdoors.
In addition, when using Plixda acne medicine, you may experience a very serious allergic reaction with manifestations including: itching, swelling of the tongue and throat; rash; severe dizziness, itching and swelling of the face, trouble breathing. If any of these effects such as severe blistering, crusting, burning or swelling of the skin, red and watery eyes (conjunctivitis), eyelid swelling, skin discoloration continue, notify your doctor immediately. doctor to be considered for a reduction in frequency of use, a change in strength, or discontinuation of Plixda acne medication.
To prevent possible side effects when using Plixda acne medicine for acne, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of allergies to Adapalene or other retinoids or any other allergies if any. , as well as a history of conditions such as eczema .

4. What drug interactions can occur when using acne medicine Plixda?

Drug interactions can change the action or effects of concomitant medications, or increase the risk of serious side effects. Some products that may interact with Plixda acne medication include: hair softeners; products containing alcohol or lime, or menthol, such as shaving cream; soaps and cleansers, astringents, toners; products containing sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid; products containing alpha hydroxy acids, products containing glycolic acid; soaps and cosmetics have a strong drying effect.
Other drugs can increase the likelihood and extent of experiencing side effects leading to increased skin sensitivity to sunlight of Plixda acne medicine such as fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, thiazides, sulfamethoxazole, phenothiazines, .. In particular, Benzoyl peroxide can be very irritating and can reduce the effectiveness of Adapalene if two products are used at the same time.

5. What to do if an overdose or missed application of Plixda acne medication?

Using a larger or more frequent dose of Plixda acne medication than directed by your doctor will not help the skin improve any faster and may even lead to an overdose of Plixda acne medication with skin-like symptoms. prone to redness and peeling of the skin, more pain or even discomfort, fainting, or trouble breathing.
If you miss an application of Plixda acne medication, use it as soon as you remember if it is not yet time for the next application, otherwise skip the application.
In order for Plixda acne medicine not to be degraded leading to quality deterioration and possibly losing its required therapeutic and safety effects, you need to store the drug in the conditions as stated in the instructions.
To ensure safety and avoid side effects of Plixda acne medicine, patients should read the instructions carefully before using or follow the instructions of a qualified doctor and pharmacist. In case the use of Plixda acne medication is not effective, the patient goes to the medical facility for examination and treatment.

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Reference source: webmd.com