Acnestar 20mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids (vitamin A derivative). It is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments.

Acnestar 20mg Capsule is used to treat red pimples on the skin

Uses of Acnestar Capsule

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Benefits of Acnestar Capsule

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Acnestar 20mg Capsule helps treat acne by reducing the production of sebum (a natural substance) that causes acne. This kills acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep taking it even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free.

Side effects of Acnestar Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Acnestar

Dry skin
Increased liver enzymes
Rash

How to use Acnestar Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acnestar 20mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Acnestar Capsule works

Acnestar 20mg Capsule is a derivative of vitamin A. It acts on glands (sebaceous) to reduce the production of a natural substance (sebum) that causes acne. Also, the controlled sebum production kills acne-causing bacteria. It also works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Acnestar 20mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Acnestar 20mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acnestar 20mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Acnestar 20mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Your night vision may get worse during your treatment. This can happen suddenly. Drowsiness and dizziness have been reported very rarely. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Acnestar 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acnestar 20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Acnestar 20mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Acnestar 20mg Capsule for the treatment of severe acne.
Take it with food.
Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Acnestar 20mg Capsule. Use protective measures such as sunscreen or protective clothing.
Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine as it makes your skin more fragile.
It may cause dryness of mouth, lips, and eyes. Drink plenty of water, use moisturiser and avoid wearing contact lenses. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Do not take Acnestar 20mg Capsule if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Retinoid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Retinoids- First generation

Patient concerns

Mankind acnestar it is benzoyl peroxide soap it is good for face or not??????

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

If it suits thn fine

My face verry pimples 5-6 years old to pleas suggest medicine to my pimples are going iam acnestar using but no result suggests me

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Nadoxin gel at night over pimplesAhaglo s face wash twice a day

Can I take Acnestar from mankind instead of sortet from sunpharma ? Can this be done for all other medicines if I am able to find a substitute ? And why is there such price difference if the drug is same

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Always consult directly before starting IsotretinoinIsotroin is a very strong medicine . It is very effective but can have side effects on the liver and cholesterol. Correct dose and duration is important . Consult directly.

User feedback

Patients taking Acnestar 20mg Capsule

Once A Day

74%

Alternate Day

11%

Twice A Day

11%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Acnestar Capsule for?

Acne

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

17%

Excellent

17%

What were the side-effects while using Acnestar 20mg Capsule?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Acnestar Capsule?

With food

50%

Empty stomach

50%

Please rate Acnestar 20mg Capsule on price

Average

67%

Not Expensive

33%

FAQs

Q. Is Acnestar 20mg Capsule safe to use?

Acnestar 20mg Capsule should be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. In addition, Acnestar 20mg Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.

Q. Is Acnestar 20mg Capsule a steroid?

No, Acnestar 20mg Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) which is used to treat severe types of acne.

Q. What are the recommended tests during Acnestar 20mg Capsule therapy?

Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.

Q. Is the effect of Acnestar 20mg Capsule permanent?

It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back. If at all a second course is required, one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course. This is because experience with Acnestar 20mg Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Acnestar 20mg Capsule.

Q. Why is Acnestar 20mg Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?

If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Acnestar 20mg Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.

Q. Can Acnestar 20mg Capsule cause cancer?

No, there are no reports of Acnestar 20mg Capsule causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.

Q. What are the long-term side effects of Acnestar 20mg Capsule?

A normal course of treatment of Acnestar 20mg Capsule is 15–20 weeks. Therefore, the long-term effects of low doses have not been studied. However, it may have some effect on bone mineral density. It may decrease bone mineral density in some patients, resulting in osteoporosis or fractures.

Q. Does Acnestar 20mg Capsule affect male fertility?

No, Acnestar 20mg Capsule does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.

Q. Does Acnestar 20mg Capsule damage your liver?

There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Acnestar 20mg Capsule use. Therefore, regular laboratory tests are required. These values generally return to normal after some time. If the levels remain elevated for a long time, your doctor may discontinue the use of Acnestar 20mg Capsule.

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