Glyco 6 or 12 Cream (Glycocolic Acid)

• Composition :
  Glycolic Acid 6% or 12%
• Indications :
  As an important adjunctive therapy in a variety of conditions including Comedonal acne, Facial hyperpigmentation and post acne hyperpigmentation disorders.
• Pharmacodynamics :
  The mechanism of action of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in exfoliation is: reduce calcium ion concentration in the epidermis and remove calcium ions from the cell adhesions by chelation; this causes disruption in cell adhesions, and results in desquamation. Glycolic acid can suppress melanin formation by inhibition of tyrosinase activity.
• Dosage and administration :
  Cleanse the area thoroughly washed and apply a thin film of Glycolic Acid cream should be gently but thoroughly massaged into the affected areas once in night.
• Contraindications :
  Glycolic Acid is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its active components. contraindicated in contact dermatitis, pregnancy.
• Precautions and warnings :
  Limit sun exposure it contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase sensitivity, high concentration causes local effects that are typical of a strong acid, such as dermal and eye irritation.
• Use in pregnancy, lactation & pediatrics :
  Contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation and in paediatrics.
• Drug interactions :
  There have been no formal studies of the interaction of Glycolic Acid with other drugs.
• Adverse reactions :
  The most common adverse reactions are irritation, Mild to prolonged erythema, Burning, pain, swelling and vesiculation.
• Therapy Area :
  Dermatologicals and Cosmetologicals