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Aknemycin or Aknemycin Plus is an effective topical antibiotic that helps to reduce the number of spots and pimples caused by acne and treats skin infections. Apart from regular acne, the solution also works on comedones, papules and pustules. Aknemycin Plus is recommended for mild to moderate acne. Please note that Aknemycin Plus is a prescription-only medicine available from the online clinic at Click2Pharmacy.
Here’s the key information you need to know about Aknemycin plus solution, a medication used to treat inflamed and non-inflamed acne.
| Medication Name | Aknemycin Plus |
| Active Ingredient | 40 mg of erythromycin and 0.25 mg of tretinoin. |
| Medication form | Solution |
| Used to treat | Mild to Moderate Acne |
| Available dosages | 40mg/0.25mg |
| Other names by which this medication is known | Aknemycin Plus Solution Aknemycin Plus 4.0% w/w and 0.025% w/w cutaneous solution |
| Common side effects | Dry skin Redness Skin exfoliation (peeling) Skin burning sensation Itching |
| Who is this medication suitable for | Adults Children over 12 years |
| Do you need a prescription for it? | Yes |
| How should it be used? | To be applied to the affected areas once or twice daily. Treatment should continue for 9-12 weeks |
| Patient Information Leaflet | Aknemycin Plus Patient Information Leaflet |
Aknemycin is suitable for adults over the age of 16 years.
The two most effective components, erythromycin and tretinoin, make Aknemycin Plus a potent medicine for treating acne. Erythromycin is an antibiotic that prohibits the growth of bacteria and reduces the number of infected pimples. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that exfoliates the skin and unclogs the pores. This action helps to diminish spots caused by acne. Additionally, the alcohol-based formula dissolves away excessive oil and reduces inflammation on the skin.
Aknemycin needs to be used until the acne condition improves. A complete treatment course is between 9-12 weeks, but you should start to see your skin improve after the first few weeks. Initially, you may experience some irritation and soreness in your skin. If you are concerned about using Aknemycin Plus, you can speak to one of our pharmacists, who will be happy to advise you.
Not everyone will experience side effects after applying Aknemycin Plus. However, common side effects are:
Dryness and redness are the common side effects that improve within a few weeks. Apply a non-oily moisturizer to overcome dryness.
As Aknemycin plus can cause the skin to be more sensitive to UV light, it is recommended to wear sunscreen when outdoors and avoid using sunbeds and sunlamps.
After using Aknemycin Plus Solution 25ml, if you experience a severe allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical help.
For any severe irritation such as scaly red rash, blisters or bumps under the skin, or an allergic reaction, stop using the product and speak to a doctor immediately.
There are several products available from Click2Pharmacy, however, Epiduo gel is the only one that also contains a retinoid. It also contains another ingredient that kills bacteria
Active Ingredients: Erythromycin-zinc complex containing the equivalent of 40 mg/ml erythromycin and 12 mg/ml zinc acetate dihydrate.
Other ingredients: ethanol, glycerol and copolyvidone.
Aknemycin Plus should not be used by pregnant women or women trying to get pregnant.
You cannot use Aknemycin when breastfeeding as the active ingredients can affect breast milk. Please speak to one of our pharmacists for suitable alternatives.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor before using prescription acne medication.
Yes, Aknemycin Plus can work on wrinkles as it contains tretinoin. Tretinoin is a retinoid used to treat the signs of aging by increasing cell turnover, improving the skin’s elasticity and collagen stores. Over time these effects can reduce wrinkles.
As Aknemycin is a drug that cannot be taken with other medications, a doctor or qualified health professional must check if you are suitable to use it. A prescription must be issued before you can buy Aknemycin.
It is common to use Aknemycin Plus to treat bacterial infections on the skin.
If you notice you have missed a dose of Aknemycin, you should use the product as soon as you remember. However, you should not use extra amounts of the product to make up for missed doses.
Aknemycin Plus is a topical solution and works the same way as a cream.
Aknemycin Plus is a fantastic product that can tackle acne head-on. It contains 2 ingredients used to treat both inflamed and non-inflamed acne. The antibiotic side kills of the bacteria responsible for acne and the retinoid-based ingredient increases cell turn over which promotes healing and also helps with mild scarring.
Dr Hussain Ahmad
Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Dr Hussain Ahmad on 22nd January 2025.
