Allantoin is a skin protectant. Camphor and phenol are mild topical (for the skin) pain relievers. Allantoin, camphor, and phenol topical is a combination medicine used to treat pain, itching, or severe lip dryness caused by chapped lips or cold sores (fever blisters). This medicine will not cure herpes Acylex, the virus that causes cold sores. Allantoin, camphor, and phenol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in Acylex guide.
Acylex side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, stinging, redness, or other irritation after applying the ointment. Common side effects may include:
mild tingling or cool feeling after applying the medicine; or
a white residue on your lips.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Can Acylex be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Acylex?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to allantoin, camphor, or phenol topical, or to any of the other ingredients of the ointment, including menthol, bees wax, glycerin, lanolin, mineral oil, and paraffin.
This medicine is not expected to be harmful to use during pregnancy or while breast-feeding a baby.
Do not allow a very young child to use this medicine without adult supervision.
What other drugs will affect Acylex?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied allantoin, camphor, and phenol topical. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
How should I take Acylex?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
To treat chapped lips, apply enough of this medicine to completely moisten the lips.
For best results when treating a Acylex, use the medicine when you first notice any symptoms such as tingling, itching, or other discomfort.
Remove any excess medicine with a clean tissue.
Wait at least 5 minutes before applying lipstick or other cosmetics over the treated lip areas.
It is best not to apply this medicine more than 4 times daily. Do not apply this medicine over large surfaces of your skin, or cover treated skin with a bandage or other covering.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Can Acylex be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Acylex be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Acylex, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Acylex. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Two patients reported useful
How active was the Acylex in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Acylex were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
%
Useful
2
100.0%
Seven patients reported side effects
Does the Acylex Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Acylex. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Acylex.
Patients
%
No side effects
7
100.0%
Two patients reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Acylex is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Acylex medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
%
Expensive
1
50.0%
Not expensive
1
50.0%
Four patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Acylex? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Acylex should take 4 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
%
4 times in a day
3
75.0%
3 times in a day
1
25.0%
Nine patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Acylex May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
%
1-5mg
3
33.3%
201-500mg
2
22.2%
501mg-1g
1
11.1%
101-200mg
1
11.1%
51-100mg
1
11.1%
6-10mg
1
11.1%
Four patients reported time for results
How long will I use Acylex before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 3 days and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Acylex. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Acylex kindly click here
Patients
%
3 days
3
75.0%
3 month
1
25.0%
One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Acylex: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Acylex is best taken at Before food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients
%
Before food
1
100.0%
Twenty patients reported age
Patients
%
1-5
6
30.0%
16-29
4
20.0%
30-45
4
20.0%
6-15
3
15.0%
46-60
1
5.0%
< 1
1
5.0%
> 60
1
5.0%
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