NAME OF AZITHROMYCIN

MEDICATION
BRAND Azithro-natrapharm
Zenith (I)
Zithromax (I)
FORMULATION 500mg/tablet
500mg/capsule
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate to
severe
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity
Liver Dysfunction
DOSING 500 mg OD x 4 consecutive
days per month for 3
consecutive months A
SIDE EFFECTS GI disturbances, visual C
impairment and irritation N
E
PREGNANCY CLASS B
T
R
NAME OF CLINDAMYCIN E
MEDICATION A
BRAND Dalacin C (I) T
Klindex (I) M
SOS solution E
FORMULATION 100mg/capsule N
T
300mg/capsule
1% 10ml roll –on solution
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate to
severe
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity
DOSING Systemic: 50-100mg BID
Topical: OD to the affected
areas
SIDE EFFECTS GI disturbance
Complication:
Pseudomembranous colitis
PREGNANCY CLASS B
 NAME OF COTRIMOXAZOLE
MEDICATION
BRAND Bactrim (I)/ Bactrim Forte(I)
Globaxole(I)/Globaxol Forte (I)
FORMULATION Single Strength:400/80mg/tab
Double Strength:
800/160mg/tab
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, severe

CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity
Bronchia Asthma
Liver and Renal dysfunction
Concomitant use of Dofetilide
<6 weeks old
DOSING 1 tab OD or BID with the
shortest possible duration A
Re-evaluate at 3-4 months C
SIDE EFFECTS GI disturbances, visual N
impairment and irritation E
PREGNANCY CLASS D
T
R
NAME OF DAPSONE E
MEDICATION A
BRAND Lepravir T
M
FORMULATION 50mg/tablet
E
100mg/tablet N
5% gel T
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, severe (reisitant)

CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity
G6PD Deficiency
Severe anemia
DOSING Systemic: 50–100 mg OD for 3
months
Topical: Apply thinly BID
SIDE EFFECTS Anemia
peripheral neuropathy
Hemolysis
methemoglobulinemia
PREGNANCY CLASS C
 NAME OF DOXYCYCLINE
MEDICATION
BRAND Doxin (I)
Vibramycin
FORMULATION D:100mg/capsule
50 mg/capsule
V:100mg/capsule
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate to
severe
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity
Lactation
<8 years old
DOSING - 50-100mg BID for 1-3 months A
SIDE EFFECTS GI disturbances, Hypotension, C
pericarditis, N
Photosensitivity E
PREGNANCY CLASS D
T
R
E
NAME OF ERYTHROMYCIN
A
MEDICATION
T
BRAND Erythrocin (I)
M
FORMULATION 250mg/tablet
E
500mg/tablet N
2-4% gel or solution T
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate to
severe
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity

DOSING Systemic: 250 to 500 mg every

6 hours for 4 to 6 weeks
Topical: Apply BID for 2-6
months
SIDE EFFECTS GI disturbances
PREGNANCY CLASS B
 NAME OF ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
MEDICATION +DESOGESTREL
BRAND Gracial
FORMULATION 25mcg + 40mcg x 7 (blue
tablet) +
125mcg + 30mg x 15 (white
tablet)
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate to
severe (alternative)
CONTRAINDICATION History of or current
thrombophlebitis or venous
thromboembolic disorders;
active or recent (within 1 yr)
arterial thromboembolic
disease
DOSING - Start with the blue tablet & A
follow the directional arrows C
on the pack. N
1 tablet daily starting the 1st E
pack on the 1st day of
T
menstruation, without R
interruption for 22 days, E
followed by 6 tablet-free days. A
Missed Dose: Take as soon as T
remembered M
SIDE EFFECTS Intermenstrual bleeding, post- E
medication amenorrhoea, N
changes in cervical secretio T
PREGNANCY CLASS X

NAME OF ETHINYL ESTRADIOL +

MEDICATION DROSPIRENONE

BRAND Yaz
FORMULATION 0.02mg +3mg/ tablet
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate to
severe (alternative)
CONTRAINDICATION Renal or hepatic dysfunction
Adrenal Insufficiency;
presence/history/high risk
factors for arterial or venous
thromboembolism (ATE/VTE)
 DOSING Dose starts on first day of
menstrual cycle taking 1 tablet
daily. Take 1 tablet daily for 28
consecutive days, followed by
the next pack.
One dose missed: Take as soon
as remembered or take 2
tablets next day
Two consecutive doses missed
in the first 2 weeks: Take 2
tablets as soon as remembered
or 2 tablets next 2 days. An
additional method of
contraception should be used
for 7 days after missed dose.
Two consecutive doses missed
in week 3 or 3 consecutive
doses missed at any time: An
additional method of
contraception must be used for
7 days after a missed dose
SIDE EFFECTS GI disturbance
Intermenstrual bleeding
PREGNANCY CLASS X

NAME OF ISOTRETINOIN
MEDICATION
BRAND Acnetrex
FORMULATION 10mg/soft gel
20mg/soft gel A
C
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, severe
N
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity E
Renal or hepatic insufficiency
Pregnancy/Lactation T
Hypertriglyciridemia R
DOSING - 0.5-1 mg/kg body weight in 2 E
divided doses daily for 15-20 A
weeks T
SIDE EFFECTS Dryness of the skin, mucosa M
Transitory & reversible increase E
in transaminases, increase in N
serum triglyceride & cholesterol T
levels
PREGNANCY CLASS X
 NAME OF SPIRONOLACTONE
MEDICATION
BRAND Aldactone (I)
FORMULATION 25mg/ tablet
50mg/tablet
100mg/tablet
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate to
severe (alternative)
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity
Anuria, hyperkalaemia,
Addison's disease
Renal dysfunction
DOSING 50 to 200 mg once daily
SIDE EFFECTS Drowsiness, dizziness,
headache, lethargy, leg
cramps, GI disturbances
PREGNANCY CLASS C

NAME OF ADAPALENE
MEDICATION
BRAND Klenzit-MS
FORMULATION K: 0.1 % / 15 grams gel
D: 0.1% and 0.3% /15 grams
gel
0.1% and 0.3% /30 grams gel
0.1% /30 grams cream A
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, Mild to C
moderate N
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity E
DOSING Apply OD in the evening before
bedtime T
R
SIDE EFFECTS Mild skin irritation, scaling,
E
erythema, dryness, stinging
A
and burning
T
PREGNANCY CLASS C
M
E
NAME OF BENZOYL PEROXIDE N
MEDICATION T
BRAND Benzac AC
FORMULATION 10%/ 60 grams gel
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, Mild to
moderate
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity
DOSING Apply sparingly OD; gradually
increase to BID-TID if needed.
 SIDE EFFECTS Dry skin, erythema, skin
exfoliation and burning
sensation
PREGNANCY CLASS C

NAME OF BENZOYL PEROXIDE PLUS

MEDICATION ADAPALENE
BRAND Epiduo (I)
FORMULATION 15 grams gel
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, mild to severe
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity

DOSING Apply OD in the evening before

bedtime A
SIDE EFFECTS Dry skin, erythema, skin C
exfoliation and burning N
sensation E
PREGNANCY CLASS C
T
R
NAME OF CLINDAMYCIN PLUS E
MEDICATION A
ADAPALENE
T
BRAND Klenzit-CMS M
FORMULATION 15 grams gel E
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate N
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity T
DOSING Apply OD in the evening before
bedtime
SIDE EFFECTS Drowsiness, dizziness,
headache, lethargy, leg
cramps, GI disturbances
PREGNANCY CLASS C

NAME OF CLINDAMYCIN PLUS BENZOYL A

MEDICATION PEROXIDE C
BRAND Duac N
FORMULATION 15 grams gel E
25 grams gel
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, moderate T
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity R
E
DOSING Apply OD in the evening before A
bedtime T
 SIDE EFFECTS Dry skin, erythema, skin M
exfoliation and burning E
sensation N
PREGNANCY CLASS C T

NAME OF TRETINOIN
MEDICATION
BRAND Retinoic Acid (I)
Retin-A
FORMULATION 0.05%/ 5 grams cream
0.025% 5 grams cream
0.025% 10 grams cream
0.1% 10 grams cream
0.1% 20 grams cream
0.05% 5 grams cream
0.05% 25 grams cream
INDICATION Acne Vulgaris, mild to
moderate
CONTRAINDICATION Hypersensitivity
DOSING Apply OD in the evening before
bedtime
SIDE EFFECTS Dry skin, erythema, skin
exfoliation and burning
sensation
PREGNANCY CLASS C

NAME OF HYALURONIC ACID

MEDICATION
BRAND Hyalure Fragrance Free Lotion
Hyalure Light Non-Greasy H
Moisturizing Lotion U
FORMULATION 250ml M
INDICATION Atopic Dermatitis, Generalized E
Xerosis C
T
CONTRAINDICATION ---
A
DOSING Apply to entire body twice daily
N
SIDE EFFECTS --- T
S
PREGNANCY CLASS ---
 NAME OF CALAMINE PLUS ZINC OXIDE
MEDICATION
BRAND Calmoseptine
FORMULATION 3.5grams/sachet ointment
O
INDICATION Protective Barrier
C
CONTRAINDICATION --- C
DOSING Apply thin layer to affected L
area BID-QID or after each U
incontinent episode/diaper S
change I
SIDE EFFECTS --- V
E
PREGNANCY CLASS --- S

NAME OF UREA
MEDICATION
BRAND Nutraplus U4 Lipolotion
Nutraplus U10 Lipolotion
Nutraplus Cream
Nutraplus Repair Hand cream E
FORMULATION Cream: 100g M
Hand Cream: 50ml O
Lipolotion: 200ml L
INDICATION Generalized Xerosis L
I
Keratosis pilaris
E
CONTRAINDICATION --- N
DOSING Apply to affected areas or T
entire body twice daily or PRN
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

E
M
NAME OF BUTYROSPERMUM O
MEDICATION L
PARKII BUTTER,
L
GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID, I
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, E
ASCORBYL N
TETRAISOPALMITATE, T
TELMESTEINE
BRAND Atopiclair
FORMULATION 40ml cream
 120 ml lotion
INDICATION Xerosis
Atopic Dermatitis
CONTRAINDICATION ---
DOSING Apply to affected areas or
entire body twice daily or PRN
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

NAME OF CETYL ALCOHOL + STEARYL

MEDICATION ALCOHOL + SODIUM LAURYL
SULFATE
BRAND/ Cetaphil Restoraderm Body
FORMULATION Moisturizer- 40ml cream;
120 ml lotion
Cetaphil Moisturizing cream-
250g
Cetaphil Intensive Moisturizing
cream- 50g; 453g
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion-
453g
Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra
Hydrating Lotion- 85g; 226g
INDICATION Xerosis E
M
CONTRAINDICATION ---
O
L
DOSING Apply to affected areas or
L
entire body twice daily or PRN
I
SIDE EFFECTS ---
E
PREGNANCY CLASS --- N
T
S
NAME OF DIMETHICONE
MEDICATION
BRAND Aveeno Daily Moisturizing
Lotion
FORMULATION 354 ml
INDICATION Xerosis
CONTRAINDICATION ---
DOSING Apply to affected areas or
entire body twice daily or PRN

SIDE EFFECTS ---

PREGNANCY CLASS ---
 NAME OF DIMETHICONE PLUS OATS
MEDICATION
BRAND Aveeno skin relief 24 hour
moisturizing lotion
FORMULATION 354 ml
INDICATION Xerosis
CONTRAINDICATION ---

DOSING Apply to affected areas or

entire body twice daily or PRN E
M
SIDE EFFECTS ---
O
PREGNANCY CLASS --- L
L
I
NAME OF ULTRAHEALING LOTION E
MEDICATION N
BRAND JERGENS T
S
FORMULATION 200ml lotion
INDICATION Xerosis
CONTRAINDICATION ---
DOSING Apply to affected areas or
entire body twice daily or PRN
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

NAME OF Sodium cocoyl isethionate+

MEDICATION Lipids
BRAND/ Physiogel
FORMULATION AI cream- 50ml
AI lotion- 100ml
AI Restoring Lipid Balm- 100ml
E
Daily Moisture Therapy Cream- M
75ml O
Daily Moisture Therapy Lotion- L
200ml L
I
INDICATION Xerosis E
Atopic Dermatitis N
CONTRAINDICATION --- T
S
DOSING Apply to affected areas or
entire body twice daily or PRN
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---
 NAME OF SPENT GRAIN
MEDICATION WAX, BUTYROSPERMUM
PARKII EXTRACT, ARGANIA
SPINOSA KERNEL OIL),
SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE
BRAND Ezerra
FORMULATION 25g cream
150ml lotion
INDICATION Xerosis
Atopic Dermatitis
CONTRAINDICATION ---
DOSING Apply to affected areas or
entire body twice daily or PRN
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

BRAND AVEENO C
FORMULATION Skin Relief body Wash 345 ml L
Daily Moisturizing Body Wash- E
345 ml A
INDICATION To cleanse and relieve dry, N
pruritic skin daily S
E
CONTRAINDICATION ---
R
DOSING Squeeze onto a wet washcloth
S
or hands. Work into a rich,
creamy lather, then rinse
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

BRAND PHYSIOGEL C
FORMULATION Daily Moisture Therapy Dermo L
Cleanser 60 ml E
Soap Free Cleanser (I) - A
40ml;200ml N
INDICATION To cleanse and relieve dry, S
E
pruritic skin daily
R
CONTRAINDICATION --- S
DOSING Squeeze onto a wet washcloth
or hands. Work into a rich,
creamy lather, then rinse
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---
 BRAND AVEENO C
FORMULATION Skin Relief body Wash 345 ml L
Daily Moisturizing Body Wash- E
345 ml A
INDICATION To cleanse and relieve dry, N
pruritic skin daily S
E
CONTRAINDICATION ---
R
DOSING Squeeze onto a wet washcloth
S
or hands. Work into a rich,
creamy lather, then rinse
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

BRAND Cetaphil C
FORMULATION Gentle Skin Cleanser 250 ml L
Baby Ultra moisturizing wash E
230ml A
Restoraderm Body Wash 250 ml N
Gentle Cleansing Bar 4.5 oz S
Antibacterial Bar Cleanser 127g E
R
INDICATION To cleanse and relieve dry,
S
pruritic skin daily
CONTRAINDICATION ---
DOSING Squeeze onto a wet washcloth
or hands.
Work into a rich, creamy lather,
then rinse
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

BRAND HYALURE C
FORMULATION soap free cleanser 250 ml L
Creamy foaming body wash E
250 ml A
INDICATION To cleanse and relieve dry, N
pruritic skin daily S
E
CONTRAINDICATION ---
R
DOSING Squeeze onto a wet washcloth
S
or hands. Work into a rich,
creamy lather, then rinse
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

BRAND Oilatum bar soap C

 FORMULATION 7.5% 100grams L
INDICATION To cleanse and relieve dry, E
pruritic skin daily A
N
CONTRAINDICATION ---
S
DOSING . Work into a rich, creamy
E
lather, then rinse
R
SIDE EFFECTS --- S
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

BRAND EZERRA C
FORMULATION Extra Gentle Skin Cleanser- 150 L
ml; 250 ml E
INDICATION To cleanse and relieve dry, A
pruritic skin daily N
S
CONTRAINDICATION ---
E
DOSING Squeeze onto a wet washcloth
R
or hands. Work into a rich,
S
creamy lather, then rinse
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

BRAND Cetaphil C
FORMULATION Gentle Skin Cleanser 250 ml L
Baby Ultra moisturizing wash E
230ml A
Restoraderm Body Wash 250 N
ml S
Gentle Cleansing Bar 4.5 oz E
INDICATION To cleanse and relieve dry, R
S
pruritic skin daily
CONTRAINDICATION ---
DOSING Squeeze onto a wet washcloth
or hands.
Work into a rich, creamy lather,
then rinse
SIDE EFFECTS ---
PREGNANCY CLASS ---

NAME OF LIDOCAINE PLUS PRILOCAINE L

MEDICATION O
BRAND EMLA C
Emlocaine A
 Emlopril L
FORMULATION 5 grams
30 grams A
INDICATION Local Anesthesia N
CONTRAINDICATION Application on mucous E
membranes, broken or S
inflamed skin. T
Methemoglobinemia H
<1 year old E
DOSING Apply 2.5 g over 20-25 cm2 of T
skin surface for at least 1 hr I
SIDE EFFECTS C
Hyperpigmentation, erythema,
itching, rash, burning
PREGNANCY CLASS B