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About Clindac A Gel 20 gm

Clindac A Gel 20 gm belongs to the class of medication called 'antibiotics' primarily used to treat acne (pimples). Acne is a skin condition caused when the hair follicles are plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Symptoms include blackheads, pus-filled pimples, and large/red bumps. 

Clindac A Gel 20 gm contains 'Clindamycin' that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which stops bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which prevents the multiplication of bacteria.

Clindac A Gel 20 gm is for external (for skin) use only. Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips, and mouth. Like all medicines, Clindac A Gel 20 gm also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Clindac A Gel 20 gm include burning sensation, itching, dryness, redness, oily skin, and peeling of the skin. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Clindac A Gel 20 gm. Let your doctor know if you have a history of eczema, dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), inflammatory bowel disease or antibiotic-associated colitis (inflammation of the colon). Do not use Clindac A Gel 20 gm on sunburnt, dry, or irritated skin. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother before using Clindac A Gel 20 gm. Clindac A Gel 20 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

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Key Benefits

Clindac A Gel 20 gm is an antibiotic that treats acne (pimples). It contains Clindamycin which works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them.

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CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/W
TOPICAL
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Apr-24

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
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FAQs

Clindac A Gel 20 gm is an antibiotic that treats acne or pimples. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth.
Clindac A Gel 20 gm should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), allergic conditions like asthma and hay fever, and skin problems like eczema and dermatitis.
You are recommended to use Clindac A Gel 20 gm for as long as it is advised by the doctor. Clindac A Gel 20 gm usually improves your skin condition in 4-6 weeks of treatment. Please contact your doctor if you notice no improvement after a month of treatment.
Clindac A Gel 20 gm is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Clindac A Gel 20 gm unless the doctor advised doing so. Do not apply Clindac A Gel 20 gm on mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If Clindac A Gel 20 gm comes in contact with eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water.
You can leave the medicine overnight on the skin if you are using cream/gel/lotion formulations. However, if any irritation occurs, please stop usage and consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

No interactions were found/established. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Clindac A Gel 20 gm if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Clindac A Gel 20 gm if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply the cream, gel or lotion on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Clindac A Gel 20 gm has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Clindac A Gel 20 gm.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Clindac A Gel 20 gm.

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Children

Unsafe

Clindac A Gel 20 gm is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WOther bacterial intestinal infections
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CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WDisorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
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