Alight Gel

Used to treat acne, this medication is composed of Adapalene and Clindamycin. It helps to heal pimples by reducing skin inflammation and swelling. Do not use it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medication.

Patients suffering from sunburn or eczema are also advised not to use this gel. It may cause some burning and stinging sensation after application in some cases.

• Acne

• Allergy

• Skin Peeling

• Skin Redness

• Itching

• Dry Skin

• Burning Sensation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before using the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before using the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before using the drug.

This medication is a combination of Adapalene and Clindamycin, thus it works following a dual mechanism. Firstly, it works by mechanistically combining with certain retinoic acid nuclear receptors as well as retinoid X receptors. It does not combine with cytosolic receptor protein, however. The exact working nature of this medicine is not known. Secondly, it works by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome thus inhibits the protein synthesis in the bacteria and stops the growth of the bacteria. Thus it inhibits the bacterial growth responsible for causing acne.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Salicylic Acid, Neuromuscular blockers, Isotretinoin.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with eczema, sunburn.

• Ques : What is Alight Gel?

  Ans : This medication is a combination of Adapalene and Clindamycin. These two drugs belong to the class named retinoid and lincosamide respectively. This medicament is primarily prescribed to treat acne (Nodulocystic or Resistant acne).

• Ques : How long do I need to use Alight Gel before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Alight Gel?

  Ans : This medication is generally applied at the affected area at the night. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Alight Gel empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : As this is a medicament to be applied externally. Thus it does not have any relation with the food intake.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Alight Gel?

  Ans : It should be stored at cool dark place, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Adapalene- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 31 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/adapalene

• Adapalene- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 31 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00210

• Clindamycin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 31 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clindamycin

• Clindamycin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 31 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01190