Femcinol A Gel 10gm

By DABUR INDIA LIMITED

10g Gel in Tube

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Description

Femcinol-A gel is a topical medicine used for reducing acne, whiteheads and blackheads. It also helps reduce acne scars and prevent acne. It contains a combination of clindamycin and nicotinamide. Cl

indamycin is an antibiotic and nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3. Femcinol-A gel should be used as advised by your doctor. For best results while using this product avoid excessive use of makeup, other products on your skin and try to follow a healthy skincare routine and diet. Do not pop acne as that leads to bacteria, pus spreading on the skin that can lead to the spread of acne and acne scar.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹53.20
You Save	₹16.80 (24% on MRP)
Contains	Vitamin B3 / Nicotinic Acid / Niacin(4.0 %)+Clindamycin(1.0 %)
Uses	Acne
Side effects	Skin irritation, itching, dry Skin, oily skin, burning
Therapy	ANTI-ACNE

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

Femcinol-A gel is used to treat bacterial infection and inflammation of skin such as acne, whiteheads, pimples and blackheads.

Contraindications of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

If you are allergic to clindamycin, nicotinamide or any other components of Femcinol-A gel.
If you have a history of inflammatory bowel disease.
If you have experienced diarrhoea upon antibiotic use.

Side effects of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

Skin irritation
Itching
Dry Skin
Oily skin
Burning
Hives
Redness
Swelling

Precautions and Warnings of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

Pregnancy

Can I use Femcinol-A gel during pregnancy?

Femcinol-A gel is applied to the skin and the quantities which might get absorbed from the skin are too little. The chances of any effect in pregnancy are rare. Still, this medicine should be used only under medical supervision as components of this medicine are known to be unsafe during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. In case you are prescribed this medicine avoid using it in larger skin areas for a prolonged duration.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Femcinol-A gel while breastfeeding?

It should not be applied to the breast or areas near the breast of breastfeeding mothers as there can be chances of ingestion of this by a breastfed infant. Avoid using it on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Femcinol-A gel?

There is limited information about the effects of this medicine on driving, but as it is a topical preparation, it may not affect the driving ability or ability to handle machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Femcinol-A gel?

There is no direct interaction between alcohol and Femcinol-A gel. However, alcohol is known to worsen the infection and inflammation; it's better to avoid consuming alcohol when you are prescribed this gel.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to any components of this gel or history of any allergic skin reaction.
You are experiencing excessive dryness, irritation and peeling of skin.
You have a history of inflammation of the colon or antibiotic-associated diarrhoea Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and nose.

Mode of Action of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

How Does It Work?

Femcinol-A gel works by the combined action of both its components - clindamycin and nicotinamide.
Clindamycin is an antibiotic agent and works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of acne-causing bacteria.
Nicotinamide is an anti-inflammatory agent and works by reducing the swelling and redness associated with acne. It also regulates the amount of acne-causing oil being produced by the oil glands in you...
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Directions for Use of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

Use the Femcinol-A gel as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Wash your face before application of this gel with a mild cleanser.
Apply a small quantity of this gel on the skin surface free from cuts & wounds.
Avoid touching the tip of the container directly to the infected area of the skin.
Wash your hands before & after using this gel.
In case your eyes come in contact with this gel rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

Interactions of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

Interactions with other medicines

There is limited information available on the interaction of Femcinol-A gel with other medicines. However, as this gel contains clindamycin & nicotinamide, any interaction seen with these two componen...
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Femcinol-A gel is meant for local application on skin and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine. Discuss wit...
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Be cautious if you are taking oral anticoagulants like Warfarin, Acenocoumarol and Fluindione as components of this medicine may interact with that. Regular monitoring of blood coagulation parameters ...
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Storage and disposal of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

Store this medicine in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
Keep it away from children and pets.
Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Dosage of Femcinol A Gel 10gm

Overdose

As Femcinol-A gel is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have overa...

Missed a Dose

If you have missed applying Femcinol-A gel, apply it as soon as possible. Do not overapply this medicine just to compensate for the missed dose.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I use Femcinol-A gel for children?

A: Safety and effectiveness of Femcinol-A gel in pediatric patients under the age of 12 have not been established.

Q: Can I use Femcinol-A gel in viral infections?

A: Clindamycin is an antibacterial medicine and is not effective against viral infections.

Q: Is Acnestar good for oily skin?

A: Yes, it is good for all skin types. It helps in controlling the excessive oil production in the skin.

Q: How to apply Femcinol-A gel?

Wash your face with a soap or face wash and pat it dry
Wash your hands before applying the Femcinol-A gel
Apply a thin layer, rub it thoroughly and let it get absorbed
Avoid touching and pressing the acne, pimple too firmly while applying it
Repeat it as prescribed by your doctor

Q: Does Femcinol-A gel work on pores?

A: Size of skin pores is usually inherited and Femcinol-A gel may directly not affect the size of pores. However, Nicotinamide present in this gel is known to control excessive oil production, which can help in reducing the pore size due to acne and pimples.

Q: Is Femcinol-A gel good for pimples?

A: Yes, it is very helpful in controlling pimples and also helps in lightening the after marks.

Q: What is Femcinol A gel used for?

A: Femcinol A gel is used to treat bacterial infection and inflammation of skin such as acne, whiteheads, pimples and blackheads.

Q: What are the side effects of Femcinol A gel?

A: Skin irritation, itching, dry skin, oily skin and burning are a few side effects of Femcinol A gel. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on your own.

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Last Updated on: 13 May 2022 | 03:43 PM (IST)

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