A/T/S 4% Gel belongs to the family of medicines called macrolide antibiotics.

A/T/S 4% Gel kills certain bacteria or stops their growth.

Used on the skin, A/T/S 4% Gel helps to control acne.

A/T/S 4% Gel may also be used for other skin infections, as determined by your doctor.

A/T/S 4% Gel is a member of the macrolide family of antibiotics.

A/T/S 4% Gel interferes with the production of proteins that bacteria need to multiply and divide. This inhibits the ability of the bacteria to grow (i.e. it has a bacteriostatic action).

By controlling bacterial numbers, the inflammation of acne can be reduced.

A/T/S 4% Gel also changes the composition of sebum, resulting in a reduction of the inflammation in acne.

Use A/T/S 4% Gel exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Thoroughly wash the affected area with soap and water and pat dry before applying A/T/S 4% Gel.

Apply A/T/S 4% Gel to the affected area 2 times a day. Moisten the applicator or a pad, and then spread over the affected area. Use additional pads as needed.

Reducing the frequency of applications may reduce peeling and drying.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of A/T/S 4% Gel in children. Special care

Do not use corticosteroid skin products at the same time as A/T/S 4% Gel as they can cover up problems. Do not use any other skin products without telling your prescriber or health care professional. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines or non-prescription products.

Skin drying preparations such as medicated cosmetics; soaps, toiletries and other anti-acne preparations increase the likelihood of dryness and irritation of the skin.

Although when taken orally A/T/S 4% Gel can interact with many medicines, when applied directly

Most Important Fact about A/T/S 4% Gel
A/T/S 4% Gel is not an instant cure. The treatment should be continued for as long as prescribed.

A/T/S 4% Gel precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
A/T/S 4% Gel is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that A/T/S 4% Gel is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not use A/T/S 4% Gel without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

A/T/S 4% Gel may pass into breast milk and may affect

More common side effects of A/T/S 4% Gel may include:

• dry or scaly skin,
• irritation,
• itching,
• stinging or burning feeling

Less common side effects of A/T/S 4% Gel may include:

• peeling,
• redness

Rare side effects of A/T/S 4% Gel may include:

• burning,
• stinging,
• dryness,
• redness,
• oiliness, or itching of the skin.
• mild eye irritation