Clinex Plus 1.2%+0.025% (Topical Gel)

15 gm tube: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Clindamycin tretinoin
Company Aristopharma ltd

Indications

  • Topical treatment of Acne vulgaris

Pharmacology

  • Combination of lincosamide antibiotic Clindamycin phosphate and retinoid Tretinoin
  • Clindamycin binds with the 50s ribosomal subunit of bacteria
  • Prevents elongation of peptide chain by interfering with the peptidyl transfer
  • Tretinoin decreases cohesiveness of follicular epithelial cells and increases turnover bringing comedones out

Dosage & Administration

  • Apply before sleep on a clean, dry face
  • Apply sunscreen in the morning after application
  • Do not wash face more than 2-3 times a day
  • Safety and effectiveness not established for children below 12 years

Interaction

  • Caution with concomitant use of potentially irritating topical products
  • Decreased activity when used with Erythromycin
  • Increased activity with neuromuscular medicine

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Clindamycin or Tretinoin or any other component of the Gel

Side Effects

  • Erythema
  • Scaling
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Dry skin
  • Cough
  • Sinusitis
  • Diarrhea

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Exercise special caution if applied to a nursing mother
  • Unknown excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Do not apply to eyes, nose, ears, lips, cuts, burns, or infections
  • Keep away from sunlight after application

Therapeutic Class

  • Topical antibiotic & retinoid preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 25°C temperature
  • Away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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