Fona Plus Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fona Plus Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Fona Plus Gel 0.1% + 2.5% Gel
Introduction
Fona Plus Gel is a prescription medicine having combination of medicines that are used to treat acne. It removes the dead layer of the skin which is present on the top. It stops the growth of bacteria.
Fona Plus Gel should be used in the dose and du...
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Uses of Fona Plus Gel
Acne
Side effects of Fona Plus Gel
Common
Skin peeling
Skin irritation
Dry skin
Burning sensation at the site of application
Erythema (skin redness)
How to use Fona Plus Gel
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affe...
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How Fona Plus Gel works
Fona Plus Gel is a combination of two medicines: Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide, which treats acne (pimples). Adapalene is a form of vitamin A and Benzoyl Peroxide is a keratolytic medicine. Together, they prevent accumulation of the sebum (skin’s na...
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Quick Tips
Apply it to the affected area once a day at bedtime.
It makes your skin more sensitive toward sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while stepping out.
Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Do not apply to broken, sunburnt or sensitive areas of skin. Inform your doctor if you notice unusual dryness, redness, and peeling of the s...
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Be careful when applying Fona Plus Gel to large areas since it can bleach hair, clothing, and furnishings upon contact.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Apply a thin film of adapalene and benzoyle peroxide gel to affected areas of the face and/or trunk once daily after washing.
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Administration
Adapalene: Increased irritation may occur with medicated or abrasive soaps, products with a pronounced drying effect and those containing alcohol or a...
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Adult Dose
Exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps, should be minimized during the use of adapalene and benzoyle peroxide gel. Patients with high levels of sun ...
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Renal Dose
Adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors which normalises the differentiation of follicular epithelial cells resulting in decreased...
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Contraindication
Child: >9 years: Apply thin film to affected facial areas and/or trunk qPM after washing
<9 years: Safety & efficacy has not been established.
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