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Glyco Cream 6% w/w 30 Gm (Glycolic Acid)

What Is The Generic Name For Glyco Cream?

Glycolic Acid is the generic version for Glyco Cream

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Glyco Cream 6% w/w 30 Gm (Glycolic Acid)?

• Glycolic Acid Cream

About Glyco Cream 6% w/w 30 Gm (Glycolic  Acid)

Glyco Cream 6% w/w contains an active ingredient, Glycolic Acid, used in Photodamaged skin, Acne treatments, Inflammation. Glyco Cream 6% w/w 30 Gm is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

IPCA (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Glyco Cream 6% w/w 30 Gm.

Strength:

Glyco Cream 6% w/w contains an active ingredient, Glycolic Acid, 6% w/w in a 30 gm tube. It is also purchasable in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Glyco Cream 6% w/w (Glycolic Acid)?

Glyco Cream 6% w/w is used in the treatment of:

• Photodamaged Skin
• Acne Treatments
• Inflammation

How Glyco Cream 6% w/w (Glycolic Acid) Works?

Glyco Cream 6% w/w has an active ingredient; Glycolic Acid which basically heals the ultraviolet light burned skin and produces the anti-inflammatory effect.

Before You Use Glyco Cream 6% w/w (Glycolic Acid):

• Make sure that you are not allergic
• Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history (Pre-existing Disease, Surgeries, Medications, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Glyco Cream 6% w/w (Glycolic Acid)?

Other Medicines or topical products without prescriptions or knowledge of the doctor

When Not To Use Glyco Cream 6% w/w (Glycolic Acid)?

You should not use Glyco Cream 6% w/w if you:

• Have Allergy to Glycolic Acid
• Are you going outside or cover yourself to avoid the contact of sunlight.
• Have Injured or Broken Skin
• Have skin infection or inflammation
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergic to Glycolic Acid
• Have any photosensitivity
• Have any Infection or Inflammation
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Have cuts, wounds, scrapes, or chapped Skin
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive or breastfeeding

Dosage:

Glyco Cream 6% w/w contains an active ingredient, Glycolic Acid, which helps in treating Acne and Photodamaged Skin. You can find it in various substitutes and strengths. You need to ask your doctor for the dosage and time because the age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can be judged only by your doctor.

You are advised to take Glyco Cream 6% w/w at a fixed time as instructed by your Doctor. It should not be used in Children and Infants.

How Much Of The Glyco Cream 6% w/w (Glycolic Acid) to Be Used?

Glyco Cream 6% w/w 30 is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Glyco Cream 6% w/w.

How To Apply The Glyco Cream 6% w/w 30 Gm (Glycolic Acid)?

A very small fraction (Pea size) of cream should be applied with washed and dried hands on the affected area and let the area absorb the cream for some time by rubbing it properly and after that, you must wash your hands thoroughly with water unless your hand is the affected area. Do not wash the affected area just after the application of a cream.

Avoid contact with your eye, ear, mouth, or other sensitive organs and wash thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact with the organs.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Glyco Cream 6% w/w (Glycolic Acid)?

You are always advised to use Glyco Cream 6% w/w as prescribed by your doctor following all the instructions. You are not advised to take it in smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

You may experience the symptoms of overdose when applied more times than prescribed. In this case, contact your doctor immediately.

Do not apply cream more than required amount because it will only get piled up on the excessive application without producing any additional therapeutic effect.

Missed Dose:

You should apply Cream at a fixed time regularly and if missed then it should be applied as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not apply more cream to make up the missed dose as it will just pile up the cream.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Glyco Cream 6% w/w (Glycolic Acid)?

• Headache
• Skin Itching
• Stinging Sensation
• Burning Sensation
• Nausea/Vomiting in case of accidental oral intake
• Severe Allergic Reaction

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Glyco Cream 6% w/w. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Herbal Supplements.

You should not apply any other topical product while using this cream. It may interact with that product causing any allergic or inflammatory reaction of the skin.

Warning And Precaution:

Glyco Cream 6% w/w should be used cautiously in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity
• Light sensitivity
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment or dose adjustments.

Things To Remember:

• Avoid direct contact of this medication with the eyes, nose, mouth, skin folds, anal or vaginal area, etc. but if it happens accidentally, immediately rinse with water thoroughly.
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time and strength of the medication.

Indications:

Glyco Cream 6% w/w should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

Storage:

Store the Glyco Cream 6% w/w at room temperature in dark and dry place. Do not freeze it.