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Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A derivative) used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.
Soft Gelatin Capsule
Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep taking the medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne. Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria. It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).
You have been prescribed Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule for the treatment of severe acne. Take it with food. Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Use protective measures such as sunscreen or protective clothing. Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine as it makes your skin more fragile. It may cause dryness of mouth, lips, and eyes. Drink plenty of water, use moisturiser and avoid wearing contact lenses. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution as it can cause significant adverse reactions. It is recommended for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. Additionally, Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is contraindicated in pregnancy due to the risk of severe birth defects.
No, Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) used to treat severe types of acne. It does not contain steroids.
Liver enzyme and serum lipid levels will be checked before starting treatment, then again one month after initiation, and every three months thereafter unless more frequent monitoring is indicated.
In many patients, a single course of 15-20 weeks effectively cures acne and prevents its recurrence. If a second course is needed, it's recommended to wait at least eight weeks after completing the first course.
If pregnancy occurs while taking Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, there's an extremely high risk of severe birth defects.
No, there are no reports of Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule causing cancer. In fact, it may be beneficial in some cases of head, skin, and neck cancers.
A typical course of treatment is 15-20 weeks, so the long-term effects of low doses have not been extensively studied. However, it may affect bone mineral density, potentially leading to osteoporosis or fractures.
No, Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule does not impact male fertility. No significant effects were observed on ejaculate volume, sperm count, motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.
There may be a temporary increase in liver enzymes with Adclin 10mg Soft Gelatin Capsule use. Regular laboratory tests are required to monitor this, and values typically return to normal after some time. If levels remain elevated for an extended period, the doctor may discontinue treatment.