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Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel

Manufacturer :  Dabur India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Adapalene, Clindamycin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel

Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel is a combination of two drugs, Adapalene and Clindamycin, primarily used to treat acne vulgaris. These drugs belong to a class of drugs called retinoids and lincosamide (an antibacterial) respectively.

This medicament works by decreasing the formation of blackheads and helps to renew skin faster. It also kills the microorganism responsible for causing acne. It also helps to heal pimples, whiteheads and blackheads on the skin by reducing skin inflammation and swelling.

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel, it is not be used. If you suffer from sunburn or eczema, its usage is not advised as well. Alert your doctor if you are allergic to Vitamin A drugs and other retinoid drugs such as isotretinoin.

The medicament is only meant for external use, and should not be applied to abrasions, cuts or sunburned skin. Avoid contact with eyes as it may cause redness and irritation. Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel may cause your skin to become sunburned easily, so it is advisable to limit your time in the sun.

This medicament may cause some burning and stinging earlier on. Peeling, redness, scaling and dryness of skin may be seen too. Find medical attention immediately if you experience rashes, difficulty in breathing and swelling of face and lips.

    What are the uses of Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel

    • Acne

    What are the side effects of Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel ?

    Key highlights of Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the substitutes for Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a combination of Adapalene and Clindamycin, thus it works following a dual mechanism. Firstly, it works by mechanistically combining with certain retinoic acid nuclear receptors as well as retinoid X receptors. It does not combine with cytosolic receptor protein, however. The exact working nature of this medicine is not known. Secondly, it works by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome thus inhibits the protein synthesis in the bacteria and stops the growth of the bacteria. Thus it inhibits the bacterial growth responsible for causing acne.

      What are the interactions of Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel ?

      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

        This medication interacts with Salicylic Acid, Neuromuscular blockers, Isotretinoin.
      • Interaction with Disease

        This medication interacts with eczema, sunburn.

      FAQs about Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel

      • Ques : What is Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel?

        Ans : This is a medication which has Adapalene and Clindamycin Topical as active ingredients present in it.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel?

        Ans : This gel is used for the treatment of acne.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel?

        Ans : The side effects include scaling, Erythema, skin redness, and dryness. Apart from these, using this gel may further lead to blistering, diarrhea and skin yellowness.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel?

        Ans : The gel should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

      • Ques : Should I use Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication is commonly used by applying it to the affected area. As this medication is for external use, the action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 week to 1 month, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

      • Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

        Ans : The diet should be normal, there is nothing as such to avoid. However, eating healthy, doing physical exercises and avoiding any kind of harmful practice like smoking or drinking can uplift your health.

      • Ques : Will Femcinol Adp 1mg/10mg Gel be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

        Ans : There is no need to take this medication more than its recommended doses. Taking overdosage of this medication may trigger side effects.

      References

      • Adapalene- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 31 January 2020]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/adapalene

      • Adapalene- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 31 January 2020]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00210

      • Clindamycin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 31 January 2020]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clindamycin

      • Clindamycin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 31 January 2020]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01190

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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