Clinex10mg/ml
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Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Clinex is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Clinex is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not har... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Clinex is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat acne, which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest or back. This medicine wor... View More
Uses of Clinex
Side effects of Clinex
- Skin rash
How to use Clinex
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
How Clinex works
Clinex is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the ba... View More
What if you forget to take Clinex?
If you miss a dose of Clinex, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- You have been prescribed Clinex for the treatment of acne.
- You may have to use it for a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Clinex.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by acne.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Clinex and consult your doctor.
Indication
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.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to clindamycin.
Mode of Action
Clindamycin inhibits protein synthesis by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosomal thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation rea... View More
Precaution
It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or Intravaginal use. Avoid exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. Wear sunscreen daily. Lactation: Excretion in milk unk... View More
Side Effect
>10% Dryness (18-23%),Oiliness (1-18%),Erythema (7-16%),Peeling (7-11%),Burning/itching (6-11%) 1-10% Headache (3%)
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy In clinical trials with pregnant women, systemic administration of clindamycin during second and third trimesters has not been associated wit... View More
Interaction
May enhance the action of neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g. atracurium). May antagonise the effects of parasympathomimetics. May competitively inhibit... View More
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