Acnedap Plus Gel belongs to the class of dermatological preparations called ‘antiacne’ used to treat acne (pimples). Acne is a skin condition that is common and occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil. The acne-causing bacteria feeds on sebum (natural oil produced by skin), causing redness and swelling.

Acnedap Plus Gel is a combination of two drugs, namely, Adapalene (man-made vitamin A) and Dapsone (antibiotic). Adapalene belongs to the class of retinoids (synthetic or man-made vitamin A) that works by loosening the cells on the skin’s surface and unblocking pores by reducing the production of oil in the skin. Thereby, it decreases pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. Dapsone belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by inhibiting the production of folic acid (vitamin), which is necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase in number. Thereby, it stops or slows down the growth of bacteria and clears acne.

Acnedap Plus Gel is only for external use. Use Acnedap Plus Gel as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use Acnedap Plus Gel for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience skin peeling, dry skin, irritation, redness, itching, or burning sensation at the site of application. Most of these side effects of Acnedap Plus Gel do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Acnedap Plus Gel or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid sun exposure while using Acnedap Plus Gel as it may make skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Acnedap Plus Gel. Do not apply Acnedap Plus Gel in large amounts or use for a longer time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects such as redness, irritation, skin peeling, or discomfort.

Acnedap Plus Gel is a combination of two drugs, namely, Adapalene and Dapsone, used to treat acne (pimples). Adapalene is a retinoid (synthetic or man-made vitamin A) that loosens the cells on the skin’s surface and unblocks pores by reducing the production of oil in the skin. Thereby, it decreases pimples, spots, whiteheads, and blackheads. Also, adapalene increases the production of new skin cells and helps in the natural exfoliation (removal of dead skin cells) of the outer layers of the skin. The acne-causing bacteria feeds on sebum produced by sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin and produces fatty acids and waste products that irritate oil glands, causing redness and swelling. Dapsone inhibits the production of folic acid (vitamin), which is necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase in number. Thereby, it stops or slows down the growth of bacteria, causing acne, and heals the skin by reducing swelling and redness.

• Skin peeling
• Dry skin
• Irritation
• Skin redness
• Itching
• Burning sensation at the site of application

If you are known to be allergic to Acnedap Plus Gel or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not apply Acnedap Plus Gel on cuts, open wounds, scrapes, sunburned, windburned, chapped, dry, or irritated skin. Avoid contact of Acnedap Plus Gel with nose, ears, mouth, or eyes. In case Acnedap Plus Gel comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with warm water thoroughly. Avoid exposure to tanning beds or sunlight while using Acnedap Plus Gel as it may make skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Acnedap Plus Gel. Do not apply Acnedap Plus Gel in large amounts or use it for a longer time than prescribed, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects such as irritation, scaling, or redness of the skin.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Acnedap Plus Gel may interact with vitamin A-related drugs known as retinoids (isotretinoin), photosensitizing agents (aminolevulinic acid, methoxsalen, porfirmer, verteporfin), sensitizer (methyl aminolevulinate), a local anesthetic (prilocaine), keratolytic agents (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur), antiseptic (resorcinol).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have eczema (itchy, swollen, rough and cracked skin), sunburned skin, glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or methemoglobinemia (blood disorder), please inform your doctor before taking Acnedap Plus Gel.

• ISOTRETINOIN
• AMINOLEVULINIC ACID
• METHOXSALEN
• PORFIRMER
• VERTEPORFIN
• METHYL AMINOLEVULINATE
• PRILOCAINE
• BENZOYL PEROXIDE
• SALICYLIC ACID
• SULFUR
• RESORCINOL

• Avoid sun exposure while using Acnedap Plus Gel as it may make skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.
• Regular exercise can improve your mood and self-esteem, though it doesn’t clear acne. Take a shower immediately after finishing exercise, as sweat may irritate acne.
• Do regular hair wash regularly and avoid hair falling across the face.
• Remove the make-up completely before going to bed.
• Avoid using products that may cause skin irritation, such as harsh soaps, skin cleansers, shampoos, hair removers or waxes, hair colouring or permanent chemicals, detergents and rough fabrics.

You are advised to consult a dermatologist after using Acnedap Plus Gel for 3 months to check the improvement of your acne.

Acne: It is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil, causing pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. Acne affects people of all ages but is most common among teenagers. The symptoms of acne include pus-filled pimples, uninflamed (not swollen) blackheads, and red, large, and tender bumps. The treatment for acne includes certain creams, cleansers, and antibiotics.