Airol Cream
About Airol Cream
This medication is prescribed to patients with severe acne problems. It effectively treats acne and reduces the amount of pimples that tends to develop on the face. The drug belongs to the group of medicines known as retinoids. It affects skin cell growth in the body regulating the number of pimples that crop up.
Make sure that your hands are clean and dry before you apply the cream. Apply a light layer of the medication daily just before bed time or as per directions given by your doctor. Do not apply the medicine on a cut or scratch. Also, avoid application on the inner lip or mouth.
What are the uses of Airol Cream
Acne Vulgaris
Wrinkled And Rough/Mottled Skin
What are the contraindications of Airol Cream ?
What are the side effects of Airol Cream ?
Skin Irritation
Burning Or Tingling Sensation Of Skin
Red Spots On Skin
Peeling And Blistering Of Skin
Patchy Appearance Of Skin
Photosensitivity Of Skin
Key highlights of Airol Cream
How long is the duration of effect?
The time duration for which this medicine remains effective is not clinically established.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2-4 weeks of topical application.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is unsafe to be used during pregnancy.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
The medicine should not be used by breastfeeding mothers.
What are the substitutes for Airol Cream ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Airol Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Tronin 0.05% W/W Cream
Talent India
- Atret 0.05% Cream
Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Tretin Cream
Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP
- Retino-a 0.05% w/w Cream
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Xerinon 0.05% W/W Cream
Cutik Medicare Pvt Ltd
- Trewor Plus 0.05% w/w Cream
Fulford India Ltd
- Tretinec A 0.05% W/W Cream
Dermo Care Laboratories
- Adit 0.05% W/W Cream
Palsons Derma
- Airol Cream
Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Missed Dose instructions
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Chances of an overdose with a topical application are very less.
How does this medication work?
The drug works by binding to alpha, beta, and gamma retinoic acid receptors (RARs) thus activating them. This produces changes in the gene expression that leads to decreased cell multiplication, inhibition of tumoriogenesis and cell differentiation.
What are the interactions of Airol Cream ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
The drug interacts with tetracyclinem benzoyl peroxide and methoxsalen.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Patients suffering from sunburn and eczema should use some other safer alternative.
FAQs about Airol Cream
Ques : What is Airol Cream?
Ans : Airol cream is a medication which has Tretinoin Topical as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the growth of hair follicles and reducing oil production on the skin.
Ques : What are the uses of Airol Cream?
Ans : Airol cream is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like acne vulgaris and wrinkles.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Airol Cream?
Ans : Skin irritation, skin peeling and blistering, photosensitivity of skin, red spots, etc are possible side effects.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Airol Cream?
Ans : Airol Cream should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
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