What is Acetone: polysorbate, and isopropyl alcohol?
Acetone and alcohol are employed to wash the oily and greasy skin that is caused by acne or any other skin condition that causes oiliness.
The medicine is accessible without the need for a prescription.
Warnings
Always speak with your doctor to confirm that the information presented on this site is applicable to your specific situation.
Before you take This Drug
If you decide to try any medicine, the dangers associated with taking it should be evaluated against its benefits. It is a choice that you and your physician will make. In this case, the following should be taken into consideration:
Allergies
Inform your physician if you are ever experiencing any strange or unintentional reaction to this medicine or other medications. Inform your healthcare specialist if you suffer from any other allergies, like food dyes, chemicals, preservatives, or even animals. When using products that are not prescription-only, you must review the label and package ingredients with care.
Paediatric
The medicine shouldn't be administered to children who are under age 8. For older children, even though there's no evidence regarding the use of alcohol or acetone in different age categories, this medication should not be expected to trigger adverse reactions or issues in children older than the adult population.
Geriatric
A lot of medicines aren't examined by people who are older. This means that it is not possible to determine if they function precisely the way that they do in younger individuals. There isn't any specific data comparing the use of alcohol and acetone by older people with other age groups; the medication isn't expected to trigger different adverse consequences or issues for older individuals as it would for younger adults.
How to take acetone, isopropyl alcohol, and polysorbate?
Make sure this medication is kept away from the eyes, the inside of the nose, and the lips.
The medication is highly flammable. Don't use it near flames or when smoking.
For use with the lotion version of this medication:
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Apply a tiny amount of the medicine to a cotton ball. Apply it using a cloth or sponge to rub the skin and other places to get rid of dirt and surface oils.
Use the pledget version for this medication:
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Use a cloth or sponge to wipe the face or other areas affected to eliminate surface oils and dirt.
When you have applied this treatment, do not wash the areas affected with water since it will take away the medication.
Details of Dosing
The dosage for this medicine is different depending on the patient. Take your prescription from your physician or follow the instructions on the prescription label. The information below is merely the typical doses of the medication. If you have a dose that is different, you should not alter it until your physician recommends it.
The quantity of medicine you are taking is determined by how strong the drug is. In addition, the quantity of doses that you are taking each day, the interval between doses, and how long you use the medication will depend on the condition to treat for which you're taking the drug.
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Forms for topical dosage (detergent lotions or pledgets):
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To treat acne and oily skin:
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Adults and children aged 8 to 12 years old and over Apply to the damaged area(s) of the skin 2 to 4 times per day, as required.
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Ages 8 and up are not advised to use the product.
What Happens if I Miss a Dose?
If you have missed a dose of this medication, be sure to take it as soon as you can. If it's nearing the time to take the next dose, you can skip the dose that was missed and get back to your normal dose regimen. Don't double doses.
Use any of the preparations listed above in the same skin area, as the medication could result in severe irritation to the skin.
Side effects acetone, polysorbate, isopropyl alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol
As well as their necessary results, medicines can produce unwanted side effects. Though not all adverse effects can happen, if they do, they might require medical attention.
Mild Side Effects
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Redness, irritation, pain, or swelling of the skin
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Skin infection
Advance Side Effects
Certain side effects can be experienced, but they usually do not require medical care. They may fade in the course of treatment as your body adjusts to the medication. In addition, your healthcare specialist may provide suggestions on ways to reduce or prevent the effects of these adverse reactions. Consult your health care specialist if any of the symptoms listed below persist, cause discomfort, or if there are any concerns about them:
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The skin may be stinging or burning.
Some other side effects that aren't listed could also be experienced by some patients. If you experience any additional side effects, talk to your physician.
Contact your doctor to seek medical advice on adverse reactions. The best way to report adverse reactions is to call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Interactions with Other Drug
Certain medicines shouldn't be taken at or near the time you eat food or eat specific types of food, as interactions could happen. The use of tobacco or alcohol along with some medicines could create interactions. Talk to your doctor about how you use your medicine in conjunction with alcohol, food, or tobacco.
While certain medications should not be taken together, there are instances where two medications can be combined even though there is a chance of interaction. If that happens, you may be advised by your physician to alter the dosage or take other precautions. Inform your doctor whether you're using any prescription or non-prescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medication.
What should be Avoided?
In the event of using alcohol and acetone in combination, don't use one of these preparations for the area that is affected unless directed otherwise by a physician.
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Cleaners or soaps that are abrasive
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Other topical acne treatment or formulation that contains the ingredient peeling (for instance, benzoyl peroxide or resorcinol, salicylic acid, sulphur, or the vitamin A acid tretinoin).
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Products or soaps that cause dry skin
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Cosmetics that contain a medicated ingredient
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Other alcohol-based preparations
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Another topical medication for the skin
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