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Acnewar Gel is used to treat acne. It helps reduce redness and swelling associated with acne (commonly known as pimples).

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Sep 2026 | 01:03 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Dapsone (5% w/w)

Marketer

Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Acnewar Gel is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. To avoid relapse, continue the use of this medicine even if symptoms begin to clear up.

Some common side effects include oily skin, dry skin, and skin exfoliation (skin peeling). It may also cause skin irritation, redness, or itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid getting it into your eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, wash your eyes with water, and seek immediate medical attention.

Uses of Acnewar Gel

Acne

Benefits of Acnewar Gel

Acne
Acnewar Gel is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria causing acne on your skin. It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve so you need to keep using this medicine 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. The earlier you start using it, the less likely you are to get scars.

Side effects of Acnewar Gel

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 Acnewar

Dry skin
Erythema (skin redness)
Application site itching
Scaling of skin
Stinging sensation
Burning sensation

How to use Acnewar 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 affected area.

How Acnewar Gel works

Acnewar Gel is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the production of folic acid in acne-causing bacteria (P. acnes), thereby stopping their growth. In addition, its antiinflammatory effects help reduce redness and swelling due to acne.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Acnewar Gel for the treatment of acne.
Apply it precisely on the affected area as instructed by your doctor.
Take care to avoid getting the gel in the eyes, mouth or nose. If it happens, rinse it out with plenty of warm water.
Do not apply it on broken, infected or sunburnt areas of skin.
It should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
Do not use more amount or more often than recommended as that will not make it any more effective but may irritate your skin.
It may cause dryness and itching of the skin being treated. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Stop using Acnewar Gel and inform your doctor if your lips, nail beds, or the inside of your mouth turns grey or blue.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acnewar Gel is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Acnewar Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs

Taking Acnewar with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Dapsone side effects such as nausea, headache, numbness, fever, dizziness, stomach pain or blurred vision and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Moderate

Trimethoprim (Oral Route)

Moderate

Clofazimine (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function. Clofazimine may increase the effect of Dapsone.

Frequently asked questions

Is Acnewar Gel an immunosuppressant or a steroid?

Acnewar Gel is neither an immunosuppressant nor a steroid. It has anti-inflammatory (reduces, swelling, and itching) and antimicrobial (kills germs) properties. It is thought to act by eliminating microbes as well as having an anti-inflammatory effect on acne.

Can Acnewar Gel be used during pregnancy and lactation?

It is not known if Acnewar Gel can harm your unborn baby. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid it during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Acnewar Gel can pass into breast milk and may harm your baby. Your doctor will decide whether it is safe to continue or not.

How should Acnewar Gel be applied?

Wash and pat dry the area where you want to apply Acnewar Gel gel. Apply a pea-sized amount of gel in a thin layer to the areas of your skin that have acne. Rub it gently and completely. It may feel gritty and you may see particles in the gel. Remember to wash your hands after applying the gel.

How long should Acnewar Gel be used?

Your doctor will decide the duration of the treatment required. However, it is generally recommended that Acnewar Gel be used for 12 weeks (3 months).

Can Acnewar Gel cause anemia?

Patients with deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) have a greater risk of developing low hemoglobin level while using this medicine. But using the gel on the skin does not put enough Acnewar Gel in the blood to cause clinical symptoms of hemolytic anemia (breakdown of red blood cells).

What medicines should be avoided while using Acnewar Gel?

Tell your doctor if you are taking dapsone tablets, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole tablets or any antimalarial medications. If you take these medicines while using Acnewar Gel, you may be more susceptible to certain side effects. Tell your doctor if you are using any other medicines which need to be applied to the skin, such as benzoyl peroxide. Using both these medicines together may make your skin or facial hair temporarily turn yellow or orange at the site of application.

How to use Acnewar Gel?

Before using Acnewar Gel, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Acnewar Gel gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

How long should I use Acnewar Gel?

Use Acnewar Gel for the duration advised by your doctor. You may have to use it for several months to clear your acne completely. Even the initial benefits may take several weeks to appear following which you shall be able to note a gradual but definite improvement. Usually, Acnewar Gel should be used for a maximum of 12 weeks. You may need to use more than one tube of Acnewar Gel during each course of treatment.

What does Acnewar Gel do for acne?

Acnewar Gel treats and prevents acne by stopping the growth of bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) which causes it. Acne is an extremely common skin condition. During adolescence, grease glands in the skin produce extra grease in response to normal amounts of sex hormones in the body which can cause blocked pores (i.e., blackheads). When this happens, the pores get invaded by bacteria. As a result, certain chemicals are produced which go into deeper parts of the skin to produce red spots filled with pus, called acne. Acnewar Gel effectively cures the inflammation and discomfort associated with acne, commonly known as pimples.

What precautions do I need to take while using Acnewar Gel?

Be careful not to get Acnewar Gel into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Acnewar Gel if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Acnewar Gel with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Acnewar Gel only if prescribed by the doctor.

What should I do if I forget to use Acnewar Gel?

If you forget to use Acnewar Gel, do not worry and continue using Acnewar Gel as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzenesulfonyl compounds

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antileprotic Agents

References

Gumbo T. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease, and Leprosy. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1563-64.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Antimycobacterial Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 831.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 354-56.
Dapsone. Fort Collins, Colorado: QLT USA, Inc.; 2005. [Accessed 22 Jul. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
CiplaMed. Dapsone [Prescribing Information]. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Acnewar Gel

Once A Day

68%

Twice A Day

23%

Thrice A Day

Alternate Day

What are you using Acnewar Gel for?

Acne

91%

Others

Leprosy

How much was the improvement?

Poor

42%

Average

35%

Excellent

23%

What were the side-effects while using Acnewar Gel?

No Side Effect

62%

Dry skin

15%

Rash

Skin exfoliation

Application site redness

How do you take Acnewar Gel?

With or without food

70%

With food

20%

Empty stomach

10%

Please rate Acnewar Gel on price

Average

42%

Expensive

42%

Not Expensive

17%

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Marketer details

Name: Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
Address: 204, 2nd Floor, G-Corp Tech Park, Kasarvadavali, Near Hypercity, Ghodbandar Road, Thane (West) - 400615. ,Maharashtra, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Acnewar Gel. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Acnewar Gel

Benefits of Acnewar Gel

Side effects of Acnewar Gel

How to use Acnewar Gel

How Acnewar Gel works

All substitutes for Acnewar Gel

acnedap Gel

Pustulex Gel

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Co-trimoxazole (Oral Route)

Trimethoprim (Oral Route)

Clofazimine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Acnewar Gel an immunosuppressant or a steroid?

Can Acnewar Gel be used during pregnancy and lactation?

How should Acnewar Gel be applied?

How long should Acnewar Gel be used?

Can Acnewar Gel cause anemia?

What medicines should be avoided while using Acnewar Gel?

How to use Acnewar Gel?

How long should I use Acnewar Gel?

What does Acnewar Gel do for acne?

What precautions do I need to take while using Acnewar Gel?

What should I do if I forget to use Acnewar Gel?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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