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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cosmederma Remedies

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Clidis Cream

Clidis Cream is a topical prescription medicine used to treat common skin breakouts, specifically acne. Its primary medical purpose is to clear up existing pimples and help prevent new blemishes from forming on your face, chest, or back. By targeting the underlying causes of skin inflammation, it helps you manage chronic breakouts effectively.
To get the best results, you must apply this medicine consistently, usually once or twice every day, exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. Before applying it, you should wash the affected area gently with a mild cleanser and pat it dry. Making simple lifestyle adjustments, such as washing your face with a non-irritating cleanser and using oil-free cosmetics, can significantly improve your results.

While using Clidis Cream, you may experience mild side effects like dry, peeling, or slightly red skin. These are typically manageable, but if you experience severe skin irritation, intense abdominal cramps, or severe watery diarrhoea, you should stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
It is important to discuss your complete medical history with your doctor before starting this treatment. Do not use this if you have a history of inflammatory bowel conditions, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or severe diarrhoea caused by previous antibiotic use.

If you are using other topical acne treatments, let your doctor know, as combining them too closely can cause severe skin dryness. Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding should consult their doctor before using Clidis Cream to ensure it is safe for their situation. Clidis Cream is available in several topical formulations, including gels, lotions, solutions, and similar skin preparations. Your doctor will select the most appropriate formulation based on your skin type, acne severity, and treatment goals. 
 

Uses of Clidis Cream

Clidis Cream is used in the treatment of Acne (pimples). The detailed uses of Clidis Cream are as follows:

  • Acne Treatment: Clidis Cream helps minimise acne and prevent future breakouts by controlling oil production and clearing clogged pores.
  • Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: Clidis Cream soothes redness and irritation caused by acne lesions, promoting healthier-looking skin.
  • Gentle Exfoliation: Clidis Cream supports the removal of dead skin cells, enhancing skin texture and preventing pore congestion.
  • Bacterial Defence: Clidis Cream is packed with active ingredients, it targets acne-causing bacteria, reducing the chances of new blemishes.
  • Oil Control: Clidis Cream is ideal for oily skin types, it effectively regulates excess sebum for a balanced complexion.

Key Benefits

Clidis Cream helps treat acne by reducing acne-causing bacteria and controlling inflammation within the skin. Regular use can help improve skin appearance and reduce future breakouts.

  • Reduces Acne-Causing Bacteria: Helps eliminate bacteria that contribute to the development of acne.
  • Reduces Pimples and Redness: Helps decrease the size, redness, and inflammation of acne lesions.
  • Promotes Skin Healing: Supports the healing of existing breakouts and helps improve overall skin appearance.
  • Prevents Future Breakouts: Regular use may help reduce the frequency of new acne lesions.
  • Calms Inflamed Skin: Helps soothe irritated and inflamed skin, making acne more manageable.
     

Directions for Use

Using Clidis Cream correctly ensures the best results and minimises skin irritation. Follow these step-by-step instructions:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the medicine.
  • Gently clean the affected skin area with a mild, soap-free cleanser and pat it completely dry.
  • Wait about 15 to 30 minutes after washing to ensure your skin is dry, which helps prevent irritation.
  • Apply a thin film of the medicine to the entire area affected by acne, not just the individual pimples.
  • Gently rub it in until it disappears.
  • Wash your hands immediately after use to avoid transferring the medicine to sensitive areas like your eyes.
  • Always follow your doctor's exact instructions regarding how much to apply and how often to use it.

How Clidis Cream Works

Clidis Cream contains clindamycin, an antibiotic that helps treat acne by targeting the bacteria responsible for skin infections. When applied to the skin, clindamycin helps reduce the growth of acne-causing bacteria by blocking the production of proteins that the bacteria need to survive and multiply. As bacterial growth decreases, inflammation within the skin is reduced, helping to improve acne lesions and support clearer skin.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

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

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Clidis Cream if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Clidis Cream if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply Clidis Cream on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Clidis Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Clidis Cream.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Clidis Cream.

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Children

Unsafe

Clidis Cream is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Clidis Cream is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Clidis Cream is safe for use in elderly patients if recommended by the doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Clidis Cream

Do not apply Clidis Cream in large amounts or use it for a long time than recommended, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use Gentle Cleansers: Wash your skin with mild, non-abrasive cleansers and avoid excessive scrubbing.
  • Choose Non-Comedogenic Products: Use oil-free and non-comedogenic skincare, sunscreen, and makeup products to help prevent clogged pores.
  • Avoid Picking Pimples: Refrain from squeezing, popping, or picking acne lesions to reduce the risk of scarring and further inflammation.
  • Stay Well-Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to support overall skin health and hydration.
  • Protect Your Skin from the Sun: Use a gentle, oil-free sunscreen and protective clothing when spending time outdoors.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Clidis Cream to start to work: The time required for Clidis Cream to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Clidis Cream last: The duration of action for Clidis Cream is unknown.

What if you forget to take Clidis Cream

Apply the missed dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule. Do not apply a larger amount to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid Contact with Sensitive Areas: Keep the medicine away from the eyes, nose, mouth, and open wounds. Rinse thoroughly with water if accidental contact occurs.
  • Do Not Apply to Irritated Skin: Avoid using the medicine on sunburned, windburned, cut, or otherwise damaged skin.
    Wash Hands After Application: Clean your hands after applying the medicine to prevent accidental transfer to other areas.
  • Be Consistent with Treatment: It may take several weeks of regular use before noticeable improvement occurs.
  • Report Severe Diarrhoea: Stop using the medicine and contact your healthcare provider if you develop severe or bloody diarrhoea, as this may indicate a rare but serious intestinal side effect.
  • Prevent Antibiotic Resistance: Topical clindamycin is often prescribed together with benzoyl peroxide because combination treatment may help reduce the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Use this medicine only for the duration recommended by your doctor. 
     

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Drug-Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines or treatments, as they may interact with Clidis Cream: 

  • Other topical acne treatments: Using other peeling or abrasive skin products (like those containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or sulfur) at the same time may increase skin irritation and dryness.
  • Neuromuscular blocking agents: Although applied topically, small amounts can be absorbed and may increase the effects of muscle-relaxing medications used during surgeries.


Drug-Disease Interactions

Inform your doctor if you have any of the following medical conditions before using Clidis Cream: 

  • Colitis and bowel disease: Do not use this medicine if you have a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or severe colitis associated with prior antibiotic use, as it may worsen these conditions.
     

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Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS - TOPICAL]

FAQs

Clidis Cream belongs to the class of medication called antibiotics; primarily used to treat acne (pimples).

Clidis Cream is an antibiotic that treats acne or pimples. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth.

Clidis Cream 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.

Clidis Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Clidis Cream unless the doctor advised doing so. Do not apply Clidis Cream on mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If Clidis Cream comes in contact with eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water.

You can leave the medicine overnight on the skin. However, if any irritation occurs, please stop usage and consult your doctor.

Clidis Cream may cause side effects such as dryness, redness, itching, burning sensation, and skin peeling. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, do not put Clidis Cream in the freezer, as it may change its efficacy. Store it at room temperature only in a cool and dark place.

No, using Clidis Cream more frequently than recommended or on large areas of the body may cause hormonal imbalance. It may affect the growth and development in children. Generally, it is not used for children below 12 years unless it is prescribed by a dermatologist depending upon the clinical condition.

Clidis Cream is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Even if you see improvement in your condition, do not stop using it as discontinuing Clidis Cream too early may cause symptoms to worsen or reappear.

Many people begin to see an improvement in their skin within 2 to 6 weeks of starting treatment, but it can take up to 12 weeks to see the full benefits. Consistency is key, so continue applying the medicine daily as directed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if you do not see improvements after several weeks.

Yes, you can wear makeup, but you should wait until the applied medicine has dried completely on your skin. It is highly recommended to use oil-free, non-comedogenic cosmetics to avoid clogging your pores and worsening your acne. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for product recommendations.

No, you should apply this medicine in a thin layer over the entire area affected by acne, such as your whole face or back. This helps treat existing breakouts and prevents new pimples from forming in adjacent areas. Talk to your doctor for specific application advice.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should only use this medicine if clearly needed and recommended by your healthcare provider. Your doctor will weigh the benefits against any potential risks to your baby. Talk to your doctor before starting this treatment.

Mild dryness and peeling are common when first starting this medicine. You can use a gentle, oil-free, non-comedogenic moisturiser to help soothe your skin. If the dryness is severe or painful, reduce the frequency of use or talk to your doctor.

You may be able to use other treatments, but applying them at the exact same time can increase skin irritation. If your doctor prescribes multiple topical treatments, they may recommend applying them at different times of the day. Talk to your doctor before combining products.

Although topical clindamycin is not generally known to cause significant photosensitivity, using a non-comedogenic sunscreen and practising good sun protection can help support overall skin health and prevent irritation, especially if you are using other acne treatments that may increase sun sensitivity.

Some improvement may be seen within 2 to 6 weeks, but full benefits can take up to 12 weeks. If your acne does not improve, worsens, or returns shortly after treatment, consult your doctor. They may reassess your condition and recommend additional treatments such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, hormonal therapy, or oral medications, depending on the severity of your acne.

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