Clinagel Gel 10G

Description

Clinagel Gel Specification 

Requires Prescription (YES/NO) 

Yes 

Generics 

Clindamycin Phosphate 

Used For 

Acne 

How it works 

It contains an antibiotic clindamycin that reduces the number of bacteria and stops the skin pores becoming blocked and new spots forming. 

Clinagel Gel Usage And Safety 

Dosage 

Clindamycin Phosphate 

Side Effects 

Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people • Skin irritation (may cause symptoms such as burning, itching, peeling), hives, dryness of skin • Hives • A disease of the sebaceous glands resulting in an oily coating, crusts, or scales on the skin (seborrhoea) Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people • Gastrointestinal disorder (may cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, and nausea) Frequency not known, but may also occur • Infection of the hair follicles in the skin (also known as folliculitis), • Stinging of the eye, • Pain in the eye, • Stomach ache, • Inflammation of the skin caused by contact with irritants or allergens 

Drug Interactions 

Keratolytics , neuromuscular blocking agents , erythromycin , Vit k antagonists. 

Indication 

It is an anti infective used on the skin for the treatment of acne in adults. 

When not to Use 

Do not use • If you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine • If you have a history of inflammatory bowel disease or antibiotic-associated colitis. 

Clinagel Gel Precautions 

Precaution 

If you develop severe or prolonged or bloody diarrhoea when using clindamycin stop using the lotion/gel and tell your doctor immediately. This may be a sign of bowel inflammation (pseudomembranous colitis) which can occur following treatment with antibiotics. 

Clinagel Gel Warnings 

Warning 1 

Take care when using clindamycin topical around your mouth as it has an unpleasant taste. 

Warning 2 

Do not stop using topical cllindamycin as soon as your acne starts to get better. Ask your doctor when you should stop the treatment. 

Warning 3 

Take care to avoid your eyes, inside your nose or mouth when applying topical clindamycin. If you accidentally put gel on these areas, wash them straight away with plenty of water. 

Clinagel Gel Additional Information 

Pregnancy category 

Always consult your physician before using any medicine. 

Storage (YES/NO) 

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.