CLINDAC A 1% GEL contains Clindamycin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles get blocked with oil and dead skin cells. Symptoms include whiteheads, blackheads, small red, tender bumps, pimples, and pus-filled lumps on the skin.

Before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL, inform your doctor if you have or ever had diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis. CLINDAC A 1% GEL is not recommended for use if you have a history of regional enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine), ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine) or antibiotic-associated colitis.

CLINDAC A 1% GEL should be used with caution during pregnancy or by breastfeeding women only if clearly needed. The safety and effectiveness of CLINDAC A 1% GEL in children under the age of 12 has not been established. The most common side effects of applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL are burning, itching, and redness of the skin. Consult your doctor if symptoms worsen.

USES OF CLINDAC A 1% GEL

• Treats acne vulgaris

HOW CLINDAC A 1% GEL WORKS

CLINDAC A 1% GEL acts against the bacteria by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome (site of protein synthesis), which in turn prevents protein synthesis and kills the infection-causing bacteria.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Apply CLINDAC A 1% GEL as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash your hands before use. Wash and dry the whole area, apply a thin film once daily to the skin where acne lesions appear and use enough to cover the entire affected area. In case of contact with the eyes, mouth or nostrils, rinse it off immediately and thoroughly with water. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CLINDAC A 1% GEL

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

The safety and effectiveness of CLINDAC A 1% GEL in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby have not been established yet. It will be given to you by the doctor only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL.

BREASTFEEDING

CLINDAC A 1% GEL should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is not known if the medicine is excreted in human milk. Your doctor will decide whether to discontinue nursing or the medicine, considering the benefits to the mother and baby. If it is applied to the chest, care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion by the infant. Consult your doctor before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL.

ALLERGY

Do not apply CLINDAC A 1% GEL if you are allergic to Clindamycin or any other ingredients of this medicine.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before applying CLINDAC A 1% GEL, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• Neuromuscular blocking agents (Ex. rocuronium, vecuronium)
• Other anti-acne, topical agents

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally applied too much of CLINDAC A 1% GEL, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep CLINDAC A 1% GEL out of reach from children
• Store at room temperature