Clindovit gel 1% 30gr

Clindovit instruction manual

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Composition

The active substance of the gel is clindamycin phosphate.
Auxiliary components: methylparahydroxybenzoate (nipagin), disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphate, allantoin, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, macrogol-400, carbomer copolymer and interpolymer, purified water.

Form of issue

Produced in the form of a transparent 1% gel, which has a specific odor, intended for outdoor use.

pharmachologic effect

The medicine has antibacterial action and is mainly used for the treatment of acne.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

This antibiotic from the group of lincosamides affects all strains of Propionibacterium acnes. After application to the surface of the skin, the agent accelerates into the upper layers, accumulates in comedones, showing significant antibacterial activity. In this case, the average concentration of antibiotic in the composition of comedones exceeds the minimum value of the inhibitory strain Propionibacterium acnes, which are the causative agents of acne. Since the application of the gel to the skin surface, a relatively low concentration of clindamycin is detected in the blood and urine.

Indications for use of the drug

The main indication for the use of the gel is the treatment of acne.

Contraindications for use

This medicine is not recommended for use when:
    the presence of hypersensitivity to clindamycin or other components of the gel;
    Crohn's disease;
    ulcerative and pseudomembranous colitis.
Also, the drug is not prescribed to patients under the age of 12 years and during lactation. Care must be taken when treating patients prone to allergic manifestations and simultaneous therapy with muscle relaxants.

Side effects

In most cases, local application of the gel does not cause any undesirable symptoms. However, the site of application may develop irritation, burning, itching, dryness, peeling, increased sebum secretion, contact dermatitis.

Instructions for the use of Clindovit gel (Method and dosage)

This gel is for external use only. Ointment is applied daily a thin layer on the damaged sites of a skin, preliminary cleared and dry, on 2-3 times. As the instruction on Klindovit informs, to receive satisfactory results of treatment, it is necessary to use means of 6-8 weeks. If required, the therapeutic course is increased to 6 months.

Overdose

Cases of an overdose of gel is not established.

Interaction

It was found that Clindovit and Erythromycin are antagonists, therefore it is not recommended to use these antibiotics simultaneously. Between lincomycin and clindamycin, excellent resistance was noted. It is possible to enhance the action of muscle relaxants, with the subsequent violation of neuromuscular transmission.

Terms of sale

The remedy is given without a prescription.

Storage conditions

The gel should be stored at a temperature of 15-25 ° C, in a sheltered place from children.

Shelf life

The drug can be used for 2 years.

Alcohol and Clindovit

During the period of treatment with this drug, it is recommended to refrain from drinking alcohol.

Reviews about Clindovit

This tool is very popular among patients. Many people claim that the gel is slow but good. When users try to find an effective cure for acne - reviews about Clindovitis show that this is one of the most effective drugs. Quite often the feedback about the Clindovit gel contains information about the development of allergic reactions caused by intolerance to the antibiotic. Therefore, patients need to be careful when treating this gel, since it does not suit everyone.

Why Clindovit not in pharmacies?

For many young people, Clindovit is a real salvation, since this acne gel really helps to relieve inflammation and improve the external condition of the skin. However, recently, users have often become interested in where the drug from pharmacies went missing. According to some sources, since 2014 Clindovit has not been released, and it is not known whether its production will be restored.