Clinex Plus Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate and Tretinoin)

Therapeutic Group : Skin care product

Presentation:

Clinex Plus Gel: Each gram gel contains Clindamycin Phosphate USP 12 mg and Tretinoin USP 0.25 mg.

Indications:

Clinex Plus Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne.

Dosage & Administration:

Apply thin film to clean, dry face once daily at bedtime.
Directions of use:
Wash the face gently with a soap and warm water & dry the face.
Apply the gel smoothly with finger tips.
Use soap as recommended by the physician.

Contrainidications:

Patients who have hypersensitivity to Clindamycin and Tretinoin, history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis or antibiotic-associated colitis.

Side effects:

Erythema, itching, burning, nasopharyngitis, throat pain, dry skin, cough, sinusitis, diarrhea & colitis may occur.

Drug interaction:

Clindamycin & Tretinoin should be used with caution in patients receiving neuromuscular agents, erythromycin, tetracyclines, quinolone and other topical products (eg. Alcohol, drying agent).

Use in special groups:

Use in pregnancy: There are no well-controlled trials in pregnant women treated with Clindamycin and Tretinoin gel. It should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Lactating mother: It is not known whether Clindamycin and/or Tretinoin are excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when Clindamycin and Tretinoin gel is administered to a nursing woman.

Packing:

Clinex Plus Gel: Each tube containing 15g gel.