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What is ACNEWAR?
- ACNEWAR contains Dapsone which belongs to antibacterials
- It works by stopping the production of folic acid in certain bacteria, therefore stopping them growing
What ACNEWAR is used for?
It is used to treat,
- acne vulgaris
- skin disorder (dermatitis herpetiformis)
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Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to Dapsone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD)
- have methemoglobinemia
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine
- ACNEWAR is not recommended in children under 12 years of age
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking:
- benzoyl peroxide (used to treat acne) or any other skin preparations
- Always apply this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Apply gel twice a day
- Gently wash and pat dry the areas of your skin where you will apply gel
- Apply a pea-sized amount of gel in a thin layer to the areas of your skin that have acne
- Rub gel in gently and completely
- It may feel gritty and you may see particles in the gel
- Make sure to put the cap back on the gel tube. Close it tightly
- Wash your hands after applying gel
- If your acne does not get better after using Gel for 12 weeks, talk to your doctor about continuing treatment
If you apply more ACNEWAR
- If you (or someone else) accidentally swallow this medicine you should tell your doctor at once or contact the nearest casualty department
If you forgot to apply ACNEWAR
- Do not apply double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to apply gel apply it as soon as you remember it and then apply the next dose at the right time
If you stop applying ACNEWAR
- Do not stop applying this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.
- bluish skin coloration
- peeling, dryness and redness of the skin
- Protect from excess heat and light
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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