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CLINDAC A 1% Gel 20gm
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT CLINDAC A 1% GEL
CLINDAC
A 1% GEL contains Clindamycin, which belongs to the group of medicines
called Antibiotics. It is used in the management of acne vulgaris. Acne
vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles get
blocked with oil and dead skin cells. Symptoms include whiteheads,
blackheads, small red, tender bumps, pimples, and pus-filled lumps on
the skin.
Before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL, inform your doctor if
you have or ever had diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous
colitis. CLINDAC A 1% GEL is not recommended for use if you have a
history of regional enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine),
ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine) or
antibiotic-associated colitis.
CLINDAC A 1% GEL should be used
with caution during pregnancy or by breastfeeding women only if clearly
needed. The safety and effectiveness of CLINDAC A 1% GEL in children
under the age of 12 has not been established. The most common side
effects of applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL are burning, itching, and redness
of the skin. Consult your doctor if symptoms worsen.
USES OF CLINDAC A 1% GEL
- Manage acne vulgaris
HOW CLINDAC A 1% GEL WORKS
CLINDAC
A 1% GEL acts against the bacteria by binding to the 50S subunit of the
bacterial ribosome (site of protein synthesis), which in turn manages
protein synthesis and works against the infection-causing bacteria.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Apply
CLINDAC A 1% GEL as advised by your physician. It is for external use
only. Wash your hands before use. Wash and dry the whole area, apply a
thin film once daily to the skin where acne lesions appear and use
enough to cover the entire affected area. In case of contact with the
eyes, mouth or nostrils, rinse it off immediately and thoroughly with
water. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you
depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CLINDAC A 1% GEL
COMMON
- Burning, itching or abnormal redness of the skin at the application site
- Scaling, pain, dryness and skin irritation at the application site
UNCOMMON
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Oily skin
RARE
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
Stop applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Allergic symptoms (e.g., rashes, itchiness, difficulty in breathing or eye swelling)
- Severe or bloody diarrhea. (a sign of bowel inflammation, pseudomembranous colitis)
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Consult your doctor
The
safety and effectiveness of CLINDAC A 1% GEL in pregnant women or women
planning to have a baby have not been established yet. It will be given
to you by the doctor only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before
applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL.
BREASTFEEDING
Use with Caution
CLINDAC
A 1% GEL should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is
not known if the medicine is excreted in human milk. Your doctor will
decide whether to discontinue nursing or the medicine, considering the
benefits to the mother and baby. If it is applied to the chest, care
should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion by the infant. Consult
your doctor before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Do not apply CLINDAC A 1% GEL if you are allergic to Clindamycin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Consult your doctor
Safety
and effectiveness of CLINDAC A 1% GEL in children under the age of 12
have not been established. Consult your doctor before applying CLINDAC A
1% GEL.
OTHERS
CLINDAC A 1% GEL is not recommended for use if you:
- Have regional enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine) or ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine)
- Have a history of antibiotic-associated colitis
Before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL inform your doctor if you:
- Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea
- Pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of colon)
- Atopic individuals (more prone to allergies)
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- Neuromuscular blocking agents (Ex. rocuronium, vecuronium)
- Other anti-acne, topical agents
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally applied too much of CLINDAC A 1% GEL,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | :Â Â | Clindamycin |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Lincosamide |
| Therapeutic Indication | :  | Acne vulgaris    |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Injection, Tablet, Capsule, Gel, Cream, Lotion, Solution, Spray, Soap |
MORE INFORMATION
STORAGE
- Keep CLINDAC A 1% GEL out of reach from children
- Store at room temperature
FAQs ABOUT CLINDAC A 1% GEL
Q: What is CLINDAC A 1% GEL used for?
A:
CLINDAC A 1% GELÂ is used in the management of acne vulgaris. Acne
vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles get
blocked with oil and dead skin cells. Symptoms include whiteheads,
blackheads, small red, tender bumps, pimples, and pus-filled lumps on
the skin.
Q: How to use CLINDAC A 1% GEL?
A:
Apply CLINDAC A 1% GEL as advised by your physician. It is for external
use only. Wash your hands before use. Wash and dry the whole area,
apply a thin film once daily to the skin where acne lesions appear and
use enough to cover the entire affected area. In case of contact with
the eyes, mouth or nostrils, rinse it off immediately with plenty of
water.
Q: How does CLINDAC A 1% GEL work?
A:
CLINDAC A 1% GEL acts against the bacteria by binding to the 50S
subunit of the bacterial ribosome (site of protein synthesis), which in
turn manages protein synthesis and kills the infection-causing bacteria.
Q: Can CLINDAC A 1% GEL be used in pregnancy?
A:
The safety and effectiveness of CLINDAC A 1% GEL in pregnant women or
women planning to have a baby have not been established yet. It will be
given to you by the doctor only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor
before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL.
Q: Can CLINDAC A 1% GEL be used in breastfeeding women?
A:
CLINDAC A 1% GEL should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as
it is not known if the medicine is excreted in human milk. Your doctor
will decide whether to discontinue nursing or the medicine, considering
the benefits to the mother and baby. If it is applied to the chest, care
should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion by the infant. Consult
your doctor before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL.
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1.
KD Tripathi. Macrolide, Lincosamide, Glycopeptide and Other Anti
bacteria IN Antibiotics. Urinary Antiseptics. Essentials of Medical
Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. 2019. Page –805-806.
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Murphy, Karlyle G. Bistas, Jacqueline K.Le. Clindamycin. National
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3.
Manuel Polanco Morales, Anna Paola Thome Carvallo, Karla Adriana
Bautista Espinosa,and Edgar Enrique Meza Murillo. A young man with
myelosuppression caused by clindamycin: a case report. National Library
of medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubmed
Central 2014. [Accessed on 11th May 2022]Â https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3917410/
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5. Perrigo Yeruham. Daily med. (Clindamycin phosphate lotion). [Revised in December 2021] [Accessed on 11th May 2022] https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=a10dda0c-28fa-4678-8cea-a6ce2fce4b52
6. Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. Clindamycin gel/solution/lotion 1%. [Revised in March 2016] [Accessed on 11th May 2022] https://www.pss.org.sg/sites/default/files/public-resource/clindamycin_pil_31-3-2016.pdf
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Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Dailymed. (Clindamycin topical
solution). [Revised in April 2021] [Accessed on 11th May 2022]Â https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=5b8a6767-2d46-401c-9f85-d427dda9eff7
8. Torque Pharma. Ticin Gel. (Clindamycin gel 1%). [Accessed on 11th May 2022]Â https://www.torquepharma.com/ticin-gel/
| Weight | 20 g |
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