Pack size: 1 15gm tube  |  Price is for the whole 15gm tube

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Generic: Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% + Tretinoin 0.025% Topical

Form: Gel 15gm

Indication

Acne vulgaris

Administration

At first wash the face or affected area gently with warm water or soap. When the skin is completely dried (about 30 minutes later) apply a pea-size amount of gel to your fingertip and spread it over your face.

Adult Dose

Acne Vulgaris Topical Apply a pea-size amount of gel once daily preferably at bed time. Treatment should be continued for 12 weeks.

Child Dose

<12 years old: Safety and efficacy not established >12 years: Apply a pea-size amount of gel once daily preferably at bed time.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to clindamycin or tretinoin or any of the ingredients of these medicine.

Mode of Action

Clindamycin: Antibacterial agent that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria and prevents elongation of peptide chains by interfering with peptidyl transfer, thereby suppressing protein synthesis; reduces surface fatty acids on skin; exact mechanism of action in treating acne unknown Tretinoin: Exact mechanism unknown; appears to cohesiveness of follicular epithelial cells with decrease microcomedo formation; also increases turnover of follicular cells to cause extrusion of comedones

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Acne']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)', 'Dryness', 'Skin peeling', 'Dermatitis']}

How to use __NAME__

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a combination of two medicines: Clindamycin and Tretinoin, which treats pimples (acne). Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by penetrating into the skin and killing acne-causing bacteria. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A which reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes the skin and helps keep your pores open.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established