Clidacor Gel Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Clindamycin

Indications/Uses

Acne vulgaris.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply lightly to the affected skin area twice daily.

Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients who have history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, antibiotic-associated colitis.

Special Precautions

Discontinue use when significant diarrhea occurs. Patients w/ atopic individuals. Pregnant & nursing women. Ped <12.

Adverse Reactions

Burning, itching, skin dryness, erythema, oily skin, peeling, skin irritation, gm -ve folliculitis, abdominal pain & GI disturbances.

Drug Interactions

May enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. In vitro antagonism w/ erythromycin.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Acne Treatment Preparations / Topical Antibiotics

ATC Classification

D10AF01 - clindamycin ; Belongs to the class of topical antiinfective preparations used in the treatment of acne.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Clidacor Gel topical gel 1%

Packing/Price

10 g x 1's

Clidacor Gel