What Is Clindamycin Gel?

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel for acne vulgaris.

Drug Name: Clindamycin hydrochloride gel

Drug type: OTC Class A
Use classification: Antibiotics

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel ingredients:

Each product contains 0.1 g of clindamycin hydrochloride (based on clindamycin). Excipients: carbomer, 1,2-propanediol.

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel properties:

This product is a colorless translucent gel.

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel action category

This product is a non-prescription drug for dermatology.

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel indications

Acne vulgaris.

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel specifications

1% (based on clindamycin)

Clindamycin hydrochloride usage and dosage

Topical topical. Wash and dry the affected area with water, apply a small amount of gel to the affected area, once a day, morning and evening.

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel adverse reactions

May cause allergic reactions such as dry skin, local irritation, and rash. Occasional gastrointestinal upset and abdominal pain.

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel contraindications

1. Clindamycin or lincomycin is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergies.
2. Patients with a history of enteritis or ulcerative colitis in a certain part of the intestine are banned.
3. Patients with a history of antibiotic-associated colitis are contraindicated.

Notes on clindamycin hydrochloride gel

1. Do not use this product for skin infections caused by other bacteria.
2. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes. If it gets into your eyes by mistake, rinse thoroughly with water.
3. Use with caution in pregnant women; breastfeeding women should stop breastfeeding if using this product.
4. Do not use on damaged skin.
5. Children under 12 years of age please use under the guidance of a physician.
6. If there is burning sensation, redness and swelling in the application site, the drug should be discontinued, and the local drug should be washed. If necessary, consult the doctor.
7. When using this product, it is prohibited to use other systemic and local medications at the same time to avoid adverse drug reactions.
8. Please tighten the bottle cap immediately after each medication to avoid affecting the stability of the medication.
9. If you use too much or have serious adverse reactions, you should seek medical treatment immediately.
10. For those who are allergic to this product, it is forbidden, and those with allergies should be used with caution.
11. It is forbidden to use this product when its properties are changed.
12. Keep this product out of the reach of children.
13. Children must use under adult supervision.
14. If you are using other medicines, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using this product.

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel drug interactions

Drug interactions may occur if used concurrently with other drugs, please consult your physician or pharmacist for details.

Clindamycin hydrochloride gel pharmacological action

Clindamycin contained in this product can directly inhibit or kill acne pathogens, Propionibacterium acnes, and thus play a role in treating acne. ^[1]