Clindam Gel Gel

Clindamycin 1%
Apex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Pack size 10gm
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Retail Price 75.01 NPR

Indications

Clindam Gel Gel is used for: Acne vulgaris, erythrasma, rosacea, periorificial dermatitis, folliculitis, stasis, chronic lymphaedema and familial pemphigus, dermal ulcers.

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Acne Adult: As 1% preparation: Apply a thin layer onto affected area bid.

Child Dose

<12 years old Safety and efficacy not established >12 years: Apply a thin layer onto affected area bid.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to clindamycin.

Precautions

It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or Intravaginal use. Avoid exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. Wear sunscreen daily. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May enhance the action of neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g. atracurium). May antagonise the effects of parasympathomimetics. May competitively inhibit the effects of macrolides, ketolides, streptogramins, linezolid and chloramphenicol. Increased coagulation tests (prothrombin time/INR) and/or bleeding w/ vit K antagonists (e.g. warfarin, acenocoumarol, fluindione).

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Clindamycin 1% : >10% Dryness (18-23%),Oiliness (1-18%),Erythema (7-16%),Peeling (7-11%),Burning/itching (6-11%) 1-10% Headache (3%)

Mechanism of Action

Clindamycin inhibits protein synthesis by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosomal thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting to stunted cell growth. May enhance the action of neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g. atracurium). May antagonise the effects of parasympathomimetics. May competitively inhibit the effects of macrolides, ketolides, streptogramins, linezolid and chloramphenicol. Increased coagulation tests (prothrombin time/INR) and/or bleeding w/ vit K antagonists (e.g. warfarin, acenocoumarol, fluindione).

Note

Clindam Gel Gel manufactured by Apex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Clindamycin 1%. Clindam Gel is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Clindam Gel Gel is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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