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Clinderm 1% Gel is used to treat acne (pimples). It contains Clindamycin, which works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which stops bacterial growth. It exhibits a bacteriostatic effect, which prevents bacterial multiplication. It may cause common side effects, such as a burning sensation, itching, dryness, redness, oily skin, and skin peeling. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions. Do not use this medicine on sunburnt, dry, or irritated skin.
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About Clinderm 1% Gel
Clinderm 1% Gel is used to treat acne (pimples). Acne is a skin condition caused by hair follicles being plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Symptoms include blackheads, pus-filled pimples, and large/red bumps.
The Clinderm 1% Gel contains 'Clindamycin', which works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby stopping bacterial growth.
Common side effects of Clinderm 1% Gel 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 Clinderm 1% Gel. Let your doctor know if you have a history of eczema, dermatitis, inflammatory bowel disease or antibiotic-associated colitis. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother before using Clinderm 1% Gel. Clinderm 1% Gel is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
Uses of Clinderm 1% Gel
Clinderm 1% Gel is used in the treatment of Acne (pimples). The detailed uses of Clinderm 1% Gel are as follows:
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No interactions were found/established. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
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Please consult your doctor before using Clinderm 1% Gel if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
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Please consult your doctor before using Clinderm 1% Gel 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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Clinderm 1% Gel has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Clinderm 1% Gel.
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Clinderm 1% Gel.
Children
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Clinderm 1% Gel is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.
Clinderm 1% Gel belongs to the class of medication called antibiotics; primarily used to treat acne (pimples).
Clinderm 1% Gel is an antibiotic that treats acne or pimples. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth.
Clinderm 1% Gel 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 Clinderm 1% Gel for as long as it is advised by the doctor. Clinderm 1% Gel 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.
Clinderm 1% Gel is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Clinderm 1% Gel unless the doctor advised doing so. Do not apply Clinderm 1% Gel on mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If Clinderm 1% Gel 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.
Clinderm 1% Gel 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 Clinderm 1% Gel in the freezer, as it may change its efficacy. Store it at room temperature only in a cool and dark place.
No, using Clinderm 1% Gel 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.
Clinderm 1% Gel 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 Clinderm 1% Gel too early may cause symptoms to worsen or reappear.
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