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Airol 0.025% Cream 20gm

Name: Airol 0.025% Cream 20gm
Brand: AIROL
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Overview

Airol Cream contains tretinoin, a form of vitamin A as its active ingredient. It is used for the topical treatment of acne. During the treatment with Airol Cream, it is recommended to avoid being exposed to sunlight for too long after applying for this medicine.

You can use sunscreens with at least SPF 15 before going outdoors. Drink plenty of water and fluids to keep yourself hydrated, as it can make your skin dry. Do not pop acne as it may lead to bacteria & pus spreading on the skin that can lead to the spread of acne and acne scar.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Apply Airol Cream exactly as directed by your doctor.
It is for external use only.
Apply it on the healthy skin surface, free from cuts and wounds.
Apply a thin layer of Airol Cream to the affected area.
You should wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Airol Cream during pregnancy?

It is not recommended during pregnancy as there is limited information about the effects during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Airol Cream while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if the components of Airol Cream pass into the breastmilk and there are no establishments of its safety in breastfeeding women. Hence, it is not recommended to use if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Airol Cream?

It is a topical preparation and it will not affect your driving ability or your ability to handle machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Airol Cream?

Alcohol is not known to interact with this medicine. However, you should avoid using alcohol as it can delay the body's response to infection.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You should avoid using it on inflamed or sunburned skin, due to the possibility of severe irritation.
You experience redness, dryness or severe irritation. The doctor may reduce the dose and frequency of application of Airol Cream or may also discontinue the treatment for some time.
You should avoid being exposed to direct sunlight, after applying this Cream, to reduce the chances of photosensitization (which means skin damage due to UV or sunlight). Try to use a good sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and full clothes to avoid exposure.
You have an allergy to fish proteins, as there are chances of developing severe itching or swollen red bumps on the skin.

Dosage

Overdose

As Airol Cream is meant for external application, cases of an overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have overapplied it, then wipe out the excess medicine with a tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have skipped an application, apply it as soon as possible. Do not use it in an excess amount just to compensate for the skipped usage.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Tretinoin is a metabolite of Vitamin A and is a keratolytic agent. It acts by clearing the skin pores that get clogged with dead skin cells, dust and oil. It also helps in inhibiting the development of pimples.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is acne?

Acne is a skin condition that develops due to the clogging of hair follicles. The skin pores get clogged with oil, dust or dead skin cells, which may lead to blackheads, whiteheads, red bumps on the skin or pus-filled pimples. It is most common in teenagers.

Does Airol Cream remove acne scars?

Airol Cream helps in removing scars as it contains tretinoin, which can reduce acne scars by increasing the cell turnover rate, thus increasing the cell growth in the affected area.