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Klindacin T is a medicine in the form of a colorless, transparent gel used to fight acne vulgaris. The gel should only be applied to the skin; contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin should be avoided. In the event of contact with these places, rinse them with plenty of cold water. The active substance of Klindacin T is the antibiotic clindamycin; 1 g of gel contains 10 mg of clindamycin phosphate. Clindamycin is a semi-synthetic derivative of the natural antibiotic lincomycin. The other ingredients of the preparation are propylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, purified water, hydroxypropyl cellulose and sodium hydroxide. The drug is intended for children over the age of twelve and for adults; The safety of the drug in children under the age of 30 has not been established. The packaging of Klindacin T contains 20 g of gel in a tube and costs about PLN XNUMX. The price may be higher or lower depending on the facility. The drug is available over the counter.
Using Klindacin T
As with any drug, dose should be determined by a physician and adjusted to the individual needs of the patient. Average, recommended dose prepared Clindacin T is a thin layer of the drug applied to the site of the skin lesion twice a day. Hands should be washed thoroughly after each use. The drug should be applied regularly, according to the course of treatment; interruption of the cycle may result in relapse of the disease. Even if improvement comes sooner, the treatment cycle should be completed. Omitted doses do not complete a later double dose – it can cause or intensify side effects; it will be equivalent to overdose place
Warnings and contraindications to the use of Klindacin T
Preparation Clindacin T it shouldn’t be applied by pregnant women, if this is not necessary; it is also not suitable for women who are breastfeeding. The drug should also not be applied to the same place at the same time as another drug – it can cause cumulative skin irritation. Drug Clindacin T you also shouldn’t useif the patient is allergic to the active substance or any other ingredient of the preparation. Another a contraindication you have pre-existing Crohn’s disease, inflammation of the gut or colon. The physician should also be informed about past or present myasthenia gravis.
Side effects that may occur with the application of Klindacin T
Use prepared Clindacin T carries with it the risk of different side effects. The occurrence of severe diarrhea may be a sign of pseudomembranous enteritis – please consult your doctor about this. Symptoms may appear up to 2-3 weeks after the end of treatment. The remaining side effects are characteristic of skin irritations. These are: folliculitis, burning, itching, erythema, dry or oily skin, allergic contact dermatitis, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea. Skin irritation may be caused by the propylene glycol contained in the preparation. Side effects prepared Clindacin T they appear rarely.