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  • quah
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    12 posts since Nov '07
    • 04 Jul `08, 6:10PM

      hi, my bunkmate is currently consuming roacctune. I told him i heard it's ban in SAF but wasn't quite sure. can anyone confirm with me on that. Is a must to declare right? (PES E) am i right?

  • Exonerate
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    14 posts since Jun '07
  • quah
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    12 posts since Nov '07
    • 06 Jul `08, 10:28AM

      Hi Exonerate, thank you for your reply. But i need a proper exact ans to my qns. thank you

  • goldevil
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    428 posts since Apr '07
    • 06 Jul `08, 3:12PM

      banned for causing burns under sunlight , many side effects also .

      must stop 6 months then can enter NS.

       if severe acne won't it be nice to keep on taking until like 30 to 40 ? can dont serve NS . burn a hole in pocket unless it's given by NSC which is cheaper , private clinic expensive .

      the vitamin A compound cures acne by controlling oil secretion from oil glands if i am nt wrong .

       

      Edited by goldevil 06 Jul `08, 3:22PM
  • quah
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    12 posts since Nov '07
    • 06 Jul `08, 4:31PM

      yes i know that.. u guys seriously have prob reading topics. I said. he is currently taking it now. HE IS SERVING. will he be down pes if he declare? dion't tell me 6 mths stop then can enter NS..........for wat ....

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    eac
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    1,393 posts since Dec '03
    • 06 Jul `08, 7:25PM
      Originally posted by quah:

      yes i know that.. u guys seriously have prob reading topics. I said. he is currently taking it now. HE IS SERVING. will he be down pes if he declare? dion't tell me 6 mths stop then can enter NS..........for wat ....


      i have already answered u in the MO thread...

       u wait long long for pes e temp just because of the acne mediation taken on ur own....

      already into NSF serving, MO will strongly urge u to stop medication, change to alternative acne antibiotics drugs... at most if u want, can ask MO to write referral letter for u to make appt at national skin centre (nsc) for alternative antibiotics drugs, day/night cream and skin wash, to be billed under saf using 11b.

      Edited by eac 07 Jul `08, 8:57AM
  • Resentment
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    942 posts since Aug '07
    • 07 Jul `08, 11:09AM

      i took that medicine before. Yes i agree many side effects. when i take that medicine , my lips will be damn damn dry and i nid a lip balm every now and then. my bro have the same problem. And he is in service that time and taking the medicine , his MO ask him what medicine he took for his face , as his face very jialat due to the sunlight and camou because he is a rifleman in a infantry unit. and he told his MO that he having that medication and his MO said that he can down pes to pes C for 6 months , then after that review again , but my bro decline it and wanted to chiong sua. Thats my experience. The medicine is my private doctor give me and my bro de. It causes many side effects , we also have to sign a contract before we take that medicine. Thats all i know. My face have since recovered a lot as i went for botox , as for my bro , his face is better as he is ording soon and no more field camp for him. And i getting enlisted. thats all i know , hope it helps.

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