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Anapa topical is an antibiotic for topical use on the skin. Anapa is used to treat common acne, especially acne thanks to its sebum-removing and anti-inflammatory effects.
1. What does Anapa do?
Anapa belongs to the group of topical antibiotics, with the main ingredients being Erythromycin (content from 400-800mg) and Tretinoin (5mg content). The effect of each active ingredient in Anapa is as follows:Tretinoin: This is a form of vitamin A, which works to slough off acne scales, remove comedones, and open microcapsule so as not to stagnate sebum. . In addition, Tretinoin also has the effect of promoting the elimination of inflammatory factors and increasing the drug permeability of the cyst wall, limiting inflammation. Erythromycin: This is an antibiotic belonging to the Macrolide group, which works to slow the growth of bacteria, especially Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria that cause acne. Anapa is available in the form of a cream or gel that is applied to the skin. With this dosage form, Anapa is easy to use, the active ingredients in the drug are quickly absorbed and especially do not cause an uncomfortable sticky feeling on the skin.
Anapa topical is used in the prevention and treatment of common acne such as acne, papule pustules, clumps of acne; skin diseases such as psoriasis, parakeratosis, ichthyosis, keratosis. In addition, it also has the effect of sloughing off dead skin cells.
2. How to use and dose Anapa
Anapa topical is for external use. Before use, the patient should wash their hands thoroughly, and the area where the medicine will be applied should also be cleaned and dried. Then, take an appropriate amount of the drug on the tip of your finger and apply it evenly to the area of the skin to be treated. Note, applying too much medicine can cause skin irritation. After applying the medicine, be sure to wash your hands.
The recommended dose of Anapa as prescribed by the doctor is to apply the drug only once in the evening.
3. Anapa side effects
Depending on each person, Anapa medicine may cause some unwanted side effects such as dry skin, red skin rash, scaly skin, scaly skin, edema.
At this point, the patient should stop taking the drug or contact the doctor for guidance on medication control.
In some cases, the use of Anapa topical also increases or decreases pigmentation in the skin, but rarely causes contact dermatitis, sensitivity to sunlight. In addition, when exposed to cold windy weather, applying the drug can also cause skin irritation. In case of a rash caused by medication, the patient should stop taking the drug immediately.
4. Some notes when using Anapa
Anapa should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients or topical antibiotics of the macrolide group, people with a family history of skin carcinoma, people with peeling skin, eczema, sunburn, etc. fracture. Women who are pregnant or nursing, or suspect that they are pregnant, should not use Anapa topical. During the application of the drug, it is necessary to limit exposure to sunlight. If you must be exposed to the sun or sunlight, you should avoid using Anapa. Before using Anapa, it is best to test a small amount of the medication on a small area of skin and watch for possible skin reactions. If there are sensitive symptoms such as skin redness, blisters, itching, nodules, swelling, etc., the patient should stop taking the drug. When applying Anapa, avoid getting the medicine into the eyes, nose, mouth, mucous membranes and areas of skin with many wrinkles. Anapa topical may interact with the following drugs: increased risk of side effects such as dry skin, skin tightening, and skin keratosis when exposed to cosmetics, alkaline detergents or high alcohol levels. . Patients should only use Anapa after the reduction of keratosis in the skin of other drugs. The use of Anapa topical is to treat skin diseases including acne, psoriasis, parakeratosis, ... In addition, Anapa also works to slough off dead cells on the skin. To use Anapa safely and effectively, patients need to take the drug exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
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