Side Effects:

Common Dry skin, Skin burn, Irritation, Redness of skin.

Common Headache, Nausea, Hair loss, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Abdominal pain, Vertigo.

Expert advice for Adapalene Topical

Avoid contact of cream/ gel with the eyes, lips, mouth or angles of the nose, and other sensitive areas of the body. 
Avoid excessive sun exposure and wear protective clothing while using adapalene topical. Use of sunscreen products and protective clothing over the treated area.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not use if you are allergic to adapalene or any of its ingredients.

Expert advice for Ocalbds Suspension

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Takethe medicine with meals or with a snackTake plenty of fluids and fiber rich diet to avoid constipation.
Do not start or continue the albendazole tablets and consult your doctor:
If you have or ever had liver disease 
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
If you are breast feeding

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is adapalene/Differin/Adaferin a steroid or statin?
No, adapalene, Differin (brand name for adapalene, Adaferin (brand name for adapalene) belong to class of medications called retinoid-like compounds

Q. Is adapalene topical good for wrinkles?
In some clinical studies, anti-wrinkle effect of adapalene has been observed. However, consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Is adapalene the same as Retin-A?
No, Adapalene is a medication that works in the same way as Retin-A, but it is more effective than Retin-A

Q. Does adapalene topical reduces acne scars?
Yes, adapalene topical reduces acne scars

Q. Does adapalene topical cause skin exfoliation?
Yes, it may sometime cause skin exfoliation.

Q. Is Ocalbds an antibiotic?
Ocalbds is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.

Q. What is Ocalbds used for?
Ocalbds is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Strongyloides stercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchis viverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchis sinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Ocalbds would not be effective.

Q. How does Ocalbds work?
Ocalbds works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth.

Q. Can I take Ocalbds with fluconazole?
Ocalbds can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Ocalbds safe?
Ocalbds is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Ocalbds effective for treating pinworms?
Ocalbds is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Ocalbds is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.

Q. Is Ocalbds an over the counter product?
Ocalbds is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Ocalbds safe in G6PD deficiency?
Ocalbds is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.

Q. Does Ocalbds kill tapeworms?
Ocalbds is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.

Q. Does Ocalbds cause diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Ocalbds. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Ocalbds.

Q. Does Ocalbds work?
Ocalbds works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Ocalbds useful in the treatment of scabies?
Ocalbds is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Ocalbds treat Giardia?
Ocalbds can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Ocalbds kill eggs?
Ocalbds does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.