Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Facebenz-A Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Facebenz-A Gel is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Dry skin, Burning sensation at the site of application, Skin irritation, Skin peeling, Redness of skin. |
| How to Use | Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Apply it on the affected area and allow it to stay before spitting or rinsing. |
| Driving | Facebenz-A Gel does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Facebenz-A Gel is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Facebenz-A Gel may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Facebenz-A Gel is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Facebenz-A Gel may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Facebenz-A Gel is a combination of two medicines: Adapalene Topical and Benzoyl Peroxide which treat acne (pimples). Adapalene Topical is a form of vitamin A and Benzoyl Peroxide is a keratolytic medicine. Together, they prevent accumulation of the sebum (skin’s natural oil), unblock the pores and allow natural exfoliation of the outer layers of skin. Benzoyl Peroxide additionally penetrates into the skin and kills acne-causing bacteria. |
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