DrugPamphlet Egypt: Egyptian Drug Guide & Commentaries

Disclaimer: This document is for educational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. Isotretinoin is a potent medication with significant risks and must only be used under the supervision of a dermatologist. ACNELOFIX® (Isotretinoin): The Complete Guide Summary ACNELOFIX®, containing the active ingredient Isotretinoin, is a powerful oral retinoid medication used to treat severe, resistant, or scarring acne. It works by dramatically reducing sebum production, shrinking sebaceous glands, and normalizing skin cell turnover. Due to its high risk of severe birth defects and other significant side effects, its use is strictly controlled and requires close medical supervision, including regular monitoring and a mandatory pregnancy prevention program for female patients. Manufacturer MELANO PHARMA, Egypt. Category & Active Ingredient Category: Oral Retinoid, Anti-Acne Agent (Vitamin A derivative). Active Ingredient: ...

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not self-medicate or stop prescribed treatment without consulting your physician or pharmacist. Mifoxin® (Ciprofloxacin) Summary Mifoxin®, with the active ingredient Ciprofloxacin, is a potent fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a wide range of serious bacterial infections. Due to significant safety concerns, including the risk of disabling and potentially permanent side effects involving tendons, muscles, joints, nerves, and the central nervous system, its use is generally reserved for infections where other antibiotic options are not suitable. It works by inhibiting essential bacterial enzymes, leading to cell death. Manufacturer MISR Company for Pharmaceutical Industries (MISR PHARM IND S.A.E.), Egypt. Category & Active Ingredient Category: Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone). Active Ingredient: Ciprofloxacin (as Hydrochloride Monoh...

ACNEFENCE Topical Gel 50 gm | Anti-Acne Treatment ACNEFENCE TOPICAL GEL 50 GM – Full Monograph 1. Brand Name ACNEFENCE Topical Gel 50 gm 2. Generic/Active Ingredients Glycolic Acid Salicylic Acid Green Tea Extract Chamomile Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A derivative) Vitamin E (Tocopherol) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 3. Dosage Form & Strength Topical Gel – 50 gm tube 4. Pharmacological Class Anti-acne, keratolytic, antioxidant, skin care 5. Manufacturer / Distributor El-Helou Perfumes & Cosmetics , marketed by Capital Pharma (Egypt) 6. Mechanism of Action Glycolic Acid : Exfoliates dead skin, improves texture, unclogs pores. Salicylic Acid : Penetrates pores, dissolves sebum/debris, reduces comedones. Green Tea Extract : Antioxidant, reduces sebum, anti-inflammatory. Chamomile : Soothes skin, reduces redness a...

ACNEBLESS | Complete Anti-Acne Skincare Range ACNEBLESS | Complete Anti-Acne Skincare Range 1. Brand Name ACNEBLESS® 2. Manufacturer Kempetro for Chemical Industries → Novell Pharma 3. Category Dermatological | Anti-acne skincare 4. Active Ingredients Exact active constituents are not fully disclosed by the manufacturer. The formulation is specifically designed for acne-prone skin and marketed as part of Novell Pharma’s dermatology line. 5. Available Forms ACNEBLESS Cream 50 g ACNEBLESS Facial Cleansing Foaming Gel 200 ml ACNEBLESS Facial Gel 50 ml 6. Mechanism of Action ACNEBLESS products work through a multi-targeted skincare approach: Regulating excess sebum production Reducing bacterial colonization on skin Improving keratinocyte turnover and preventing clogged pores Maintaining skin hydration and barrier protection ...

ACNE-STOP System | Cream & Facial Wash for Acne Treatment ACNE-STOP System (Cream + Facial Wash) Category Skin care – Anti-acne product Active Ingredients Oleanolic Acid NDGA (Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid) Propolis Osmotic Gel Mechanism of Action Oleanolic acid reduces sebum production and has anti-inflammatory activity. NDGA inhibits 5-lipoxygenase, reducing comedogenesis and acne inflammation. Propolis provides antibacterial and healing effects. Osmotic gel enhances delivery and helps unclog pores. Therapeutic Indications Treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris Reduction of excess sebum and oily skin Improvement of skin texture and prevention of comedones Adjunct therapy with systemic or topical anti-acne agents Pharmacokinetics Topically applied; minimal systemic absorption. Local action...

ACNE-JED 0.1% Gel | Adapalene Topical Anti-Acne Treatment ACNE-JED 0.1% Topical Gel (Adapalene) 1. Category and Active Ingredient Category: Anti-acne topical retinoid Active Ingredient: Adapalene 0.1% 2. Manufacturer JEDCO International Co. for Pharmaceuticals, Egypt. 3. Summary ACNE-JED 0.1% topical gel contains adapalene, a third-generation synthetic retinoid used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It works by modulating cellular differentiation and keratinization, preventing the formation of new acne lesions, and reducing inflammation. 4. Available Forms Topical gel, 15 g tube (0.1% adapalene). 5. Mechanism of Action Adapalene binds to retinoic acid nuclear receptors, normalizing the differentiation of follicular epithelial cells, reducing microcomedone formation, and exhibiting anti-inflammatory effects. 6....