Clinacin T Gel 1s

What it is used for: Acne.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used on the skin to treat acne.

How it works: Clindamycin is an antibiotic. It limits the growth of bacteria associated with acne and the inflammation caused by these bacteria. Tretinoin normalizes the growth of superficial skin cells and causes normal shedding of the cells that clog the hair follicles in areas with acne. This prevents the build-up of sebum and the formation of early acne lesions (blackheads and whiteheads).

Active ingredient: Clindamycin Phosphate , Tretinoin.

Reported side effects: Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people • Acne, dry skin, redness of the skin, increased sebum production, photosensitivity reaction, itching, rash, scaly rash, scaling of the skin, sunburn • Application site reactions such as burning, inflamed skin, dryness, redness of the skin Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people • Hypersensitivity • Underactive thyroid gland (symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, weight gain, dry hair, rough pale skin, hair loss, increased sensitivity to cold). • Headache • Eye irritation • Gastroenteritis (inflammation of any part of the gastrointestinal tract), nausea • Inflamed skin, herpes simplex (cold sore), rash macular (small, flat, red spots), skin bleeding, skin burning sensation, loss of skin pigmentation, skin irritation • Application site symptoms such as irritation, swelling, superficial skin damage, discolouration, itching, scaling • Feeling hot, pain

Known drug interactions: Sulphur, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or rescinol , erythromycin or metronidazole, aminoglycosides, other antibiotics or corticosteroids .

Apply once daily in the evening or at bedtime OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Clindamycin Phosphate , Tretinoin.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Clinacin Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.