ACNOGEN 10mg Capsule 5s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

• Duration of Effect

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. It is advised to take extra precautionary measures and avoid intended/unintended pregnancy while using this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ACNOGEN 10mg Capsule 5s , vitamin A, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

• Hypervitaminosis A

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have more than normal levels of vitamin A in the body.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. It is advised to take extra precautionary measures and avoid intended/unintended pregnancy while using this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

• Exposure to sun

  The use of this medicine may cause adverse reactions to the skin on sun exposure. You are advised to take appropriate precautionary measures while stepping out into sunlight during treatment with this medicine.

• Contraception

  Appropriate means of birth control should be adopted while using this medicine. It can cause oral/hormonal contraception failure and hence use of multiple contraception is advised. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect pregnancy while using this medicine.

• Donation of blood

  It is advised to refrain from donating blood for 1 month after stopping the use of this medicine.

• Diabetes

  This medicine may alter the blood glucose levels and hence should be used with extreme caution in patients with diabetes mellitus. Close monitoring of the blood glucose levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Hearing impairment

  The use of this medicine has been associated with hearing impairment which may persist even after the use is discontinued.

• Disturbance in vision

  The use of this medicine may cause disturbances in vision. Report any incidence of disturbance in the vision to the doctor.

• Hyperlipidemia

  This medicine has been associated with an increased level of lipids and triglycerides in the body and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from hypercholesterolemia and other associated diseases. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Driving or operating machinery

  This medicine may rarely cause dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the directions mentioned on the label. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. This medicine should be taken with food. The symptoms might get worse in the initial phase of treatment.

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