Glycolic acid Pharmacology

Glycolic acid

About Glycolic acid

Hydroxy acid derivative, Keratolytic(Ani acne), Preservative.

Mechanism of Action of Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid works like an exfoliant. Through removal of dead skin cells that have been aggregated on the skins surface area. The composition of these dead cells emphasizes fine lines and pores or other skin impairments .Once applied, glycolic acid reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis, weakening the binding properties of the lipids that hold the dead skin cells together. This allows the stratum corneum to be exfoliated, exposing live skin cells.

Pharmacokinets of Glycolic acid

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Onset of Action for Glycolic acid

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Duration of Action for Glycolic acid

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Half Life of Glycolic acid

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Side Effects of Glycolic acid

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Contra-indications of Glycolic acid

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Special Precautions while taking Glycolic acid

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Pregnancy Related Information

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Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Children Related Information

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Indications for Glycolic acid

1.Melasma (Dark skin discoloration)
2.Acne
3.Scars
4.Stretch marks
5.Dry skin
6.Barbers rash
7.Oily skin
8.Open Pores
9.Blackheads
10.Milia (Milk spots)
11.Sun damaged skin
12.Seborrheic keratosis.

Interactions for Glycolic acid

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Typical Dosage for Glycolic acid

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Schedule of Glycolic acid

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Storage Requirements for Glycolic acid

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Glycolic acid

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Effects of Overdose of Glycolic acid

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Home Delivery for Glycolic acid in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including glycolic acid.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for glycolic acid and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for glycolic acid may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take glycolic acid only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for glycolic acid before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for glycolic acid with the pharmacy.

Glycolic acid is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for glycolic acid might be better known than glycolic acid itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have glycolic acid in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for glycolic acid.