Aknemycin Plus

If you happen to use more Aknemycin Plus than you should, you may experience skin irritation like reddening, drying and discomfort.

Reduce the frequency of application if you experience skin irritation and contact your doctor.

You should always use Aknemycin Plus for as long as your doctor tells you to, this is normally between 9-12 weeks. It is important that when you buy Aknemycin Plus to use the treatment regularly and be patient, as there may not be any improvement in your skin condition for several weeks after starting the treatment.

Like all medication, when you buy Aknemycin Plus online, or from your local GP, you may experience side effects. Always take medication as advised by your doctor or pharmacist and read the patient information leaflet of the medication before use.

When you buy Aknemycin Plus and commence treatment, your skin condition may worsen, this is often a sign the treatment is beginning to work and soon will pass.

Other side effects of the treatment may include;

• Skin irritation
• Soreness
• Dry skin
• Burning
• Peeling
• Temporarily altered skin tone
• Photosensitivity
• Red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin- if this happens see a doctor right away

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any painful or serious skin reactions such as a red scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters. You can read a full list of side effects before you buy Aknemycin Plus in the patient information leaflet.

Alcohol dries out the skin so it is best to limit intake when you buy Aknemycin Plus and commence the course of treatment. There are not any known reactions with food but other contributors might be causing you to break out. Read our blog article on acne breakouts to learn if there are any lifestyle adjustments you can make to limit an acne flare-up!

You should not buy Aknemycin Plus and commence treatment;

• if you are allergic to Erythromycin, Tretinoin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. (a full list of ingredients can be found in the patient information leaflet for Aknemycin Plus)
• if you are suffering from acute eczema, rosacea, or acute inflammatory conditions of the skin, especially around the mouth.
• if your skin is sunburnt.
• if you are using any other medication on your skin that may lead to skin irritation e.g. an exfoliator.
• if you or a member of your family have ever suffered from skin tumours called, Cutaneous Epithelioma.
• if you are pregnant OR planning a pregnancy.

Please discuss any of the above, if they apply to you, with a doctor before you buy Aknemycin Plus online.

Be cautious when applying Aknemycin Plus to your face, do not let the solution touch your eyes. If the solution does come in contact with your eyes wash them immediately with cold water.

Other precautions include removal of Aknemycin before swimming and x-rays and limiting exposure to UV light by preventing extended time in the sun.

For more information on precautions please read the patient information leaflet.

DO NOT use Aknemycin Plus whilst you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Ensure you update your doctor or pharmacist with your complete medical history before you buy Aknemycin Plus online.

The following treatments should be used with caution and discussed with a doctor before use of Aknemycin Plus treatment:

• Other topical treatments
• Medicated soaps or cleansers
• Abrasive skin products
• Skin products that are astringent or drying
• Skin products with high amounts of alcohol, astringents, citrus or spices
• Anything containing sulphur, resorcinol, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid or salicylic acid

If you buy Aknemycin Plus always store it in the outer carton to protect from direct sunlight, below 30C, as per instruction of the patient information leaflet.

Do not use Aknemycin Plus after the expiry date which is stated on the medication. Whenever you buy Aknemycin plus online, or any other medication, please check the expiry date when it arrives to you in the post.

Yes, you can legally buy Aknemycin Plus online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.

Whenever you buy Aknemycin Plus online, or any other medication, make sure you check that the green GPhC and MHRA logos are visible on the pharmacy website, to ensure they are operating legally.

You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered, this will ensure that when you buy Aknemycin Plus online it will be genuine.

If you have questions before you buy Aknemycin Plus online regarding treatment or other acne solutions please use our free Ask-a-Pharmacist service for professional healthcare advice from a UK registered pharmacist.

Alternatively you can access more information before you buy Aknemycin Plus online in the medications patient information leaflet.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices of; Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1 pm special delivery. When you buy Aknemycin Plus online it will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.

Find out more information if you are unsure on how to recycle our packaging or discover more information about e-Surgery’s delivery.

Other than prescription acne treatment there are some other ways that are recommended to prevent acne flare-ups including:

• Not washing the affected area more than twice a day
• Use a mild soap or cleanser and lukewarm water
• Do not try to clean out blackheads or squeeze spots. This can make them worse and cause permanent scarring.
• Avoid using too much make-up and cosmetics. Use water-based products that are described as non-comedogenic.
• Completely remove make-up before going to bed.
• If dry skin is a problem, use a fragrance-free water-based emollient.
• Regular exercise cannot improve your acne, but it can boost your mood and improve your self-esteem. Shower as soon as possible once you finish exercising as sweat can irritate your acne.
• Wash your hair regularly and try to avoid letting your hair fall across your face

It may take some time before you find an acne treatment right for you, please read about other available acne treatments if you have previously tried Aknemycin Plus and it does not work for you.

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