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Akneyash drug contains the main drug Adapalene, which is indicated for the treatment of acne and pustules. To ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to follow the instructions for use of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
1. What disease is Akneyash Gel medicine?
Akneyash Gel is a product of Yash Medicare Manufacturing Company Pvt. Ltd (India). Akneyash medicine contains the main active ingredient, Adapalene, which is a very effective topical drug for external use, prescribed by doctors to treat acne when this condition has many acne and pustules. Akneyash acne medication can be used for acne on areas such as the face, chest and back.
2. Uses of Akneyash gel acne medicine
As the name implies, Akneyash gel acne medicine is prescribed by doctors to apply externally to the skin to treat acne when these acne spots have many nuclei, pustules and roughness.3. Dosage of Akneyash gel
Dosage of Akneyash gel: Patients need to apply the drug once a day. Apply the drug after cleansing the skin and before going to bed.
How to use Akneyash gel acne medicine specifically as follows:
Patients need to wash their hands with soap and clean water before using the medicine. Use a mild cleanser to gently wash your face. After washing your face, use a towel to gently pat dry skin. Take an appropriate amount of Akneyash gel and apply it in a thin layer to the affected area. After the operation, the patient should wash their hands to avoid the drug getting into the eyes. If the drug accidentally gets into the eyes, the patient should rinse the eyes several times with warm water. If eye irritation is severe when in contact with the drug, the patient should immediately contact a doctor for advice and timely treatment. The remaining areas of the body that do not have acne can be applied with a light lotion. Note
Patients need to know that Akneyash gel is only used on the skin. Therefore, the drug is not indicated for use in mucosal areas such as eye mucosa, lip mucosa, oral mucosa, nasal mucosa. At the first time of using the drug, the condition of acne may appear thicker and more frequent, because the drug has the effect of pushing the hidden acne deep inside the skin to the outside. Therefore, patients need to use the drug as directed, and follow up after 8-12 weeks to see the effectiveness of the drug. Patients should use Akneyash gel regularly to get the best effect. Be careful not to use less or more than the recommended amount of Akneyash gel. Overdosing on drugs not only does not work, but also increases the risk of unwanted side effects, making acne more dangerous.
4. What to do in the event of an overdose of Akneyash gel?
As described above, Adapalene cream or gel is indicated for topical application. Using more than the recommended dose can increase the risk of unwanted side effects.
According to studies, the acutely toxic oral dose of Adapalene cream or gel in mice was greater than 10g/kg body weight. When taken in small amounts, the method of gastric lavage can be prescribed by the doctor when the patient has oral poisoning.
Treatment of overdose
In case of drug overdose, the patient should stop using the drug immediately. With mild adverse reactions, patients only need to stop using the drug. However, if symptoms of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction appear, it is necessary to seek emergency care, keep ventilation and use epinephrine, oxygen, use antihistamines, corticosteroids...).
What to do when you miss a dose?
If you forget to apply a dose of Akneyash gel, take it as soon as you remember. If the interval is too short, the patient should skip the missed dose and use a new dosing schedule as usual. Never take a double dose to make up for it.
5. Akneyash Gel side effects
During the use of Akneyash Gel, patients may experience some side effects such as skin irritation. However, these symptoms will disappear when the patient decreases and stops using Akneyash Gel.
Some unwanted side effects that patients may experience during use such as: erythema, scaling, dry skin, itching, burning. These side effects usually occur during the first 2 - 4 weeks of taking the drug and will subside after that. Depending on the severity, the patient should reduce the number of doses or stop using Akneyash Gel.
Inform your doctor if any undesirable effects occur in connection with the use of the drug.
6. Notes when using Akneyash Gel
Akneyash Gel is contraindicated in people who are sensitive to Adapalene or any of its ingredients. Akneyash Gel should not be applied to broken skin (cut or peeled skin), eczema, patients with severe acne. Do not use Akneyash Gel for children under 12 years old, pregnant and lactating women. Precautions for use:
Patients with sunburn should not use Akneyash Gel until the skin has completely recovered. If severe irritation occurs after taking Akneyash Gel, the patient should stop using the drug. In case of mild irritation, the frequency of use of Akneyash Gel should be reduced or temporarily discontinued until the skin irritation clears. Avoid letting Akneyash Gel come into contact with the face, lips and mucous membranes. If the medicine gets into the eyes, wash it off immediately with warm water. Be careful when using concurrently with irritating drugs such as soaps, drying cosmetics, detergents, products with high alcohol content, etc. Adapalene should be taken in the evening. Limit your exposure to sunlight while treating acne with Akneyash Gel. In case you must be exposed to sunlight, you should use items to avoid the sun. Ability to drive and use machines: Akneyash has not been shown to affect the ability to drive or use machines. Pregnancy: There are no well-controlled studies involving the use of Adapalene in pregnant women. Therefore, Akneyash Gel should not be used by pregnant women. Lactation: Adapalene should not be used by women who are breast-feeding. Akneyash gel may have interactions with other medications. Therefore, before you take the medicine, you need to tell your doctor about the drugs, herbs, vitamins that you are taking. In addition, please clarify your medical history to receive reasonable advice and avoid possible drug interactions.
Store Akneyash gel in an airtight container at a temperature below 30°C. Do not freeze and keep the medicine out of reach of children.
Akneyash medicine contains the main drug Adapalene, which is indicated for the treatment of acne and pustules. To ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to follow the instructions for use of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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