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Klindamycin hudpreparat för akne

Dalacin T, Zindaclin

Granskad av Sid DajaniSenast uppdaterad av Michael Stewart, MRPharmSSenast uppdaterad 18 maj 2023

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Clindamycin is an antibiotic - to treat acne, it is applied to the skin as a lotion, solution, or gel.

Apply the preparation to all of the affected area of skin, not just to individual spots.

The most common side-effect is mild skin irritation.

Överblick

  • Clindamycin is an antibiotic skin preparation used to treat acne.

  • It is available as a solution, lotion, or gel.

  • You should apply it exactly as your doctor tells you, usually once or twice daily.

  • Common side effects include skin irritation, itching, dryness, or oiliness.

  • Consult your doctor if you experience diarrhoea while using this preparation.

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About clindamycin skin preparations

Typ av medicin

An antibiotic skin preparation

Används för

Akne

Även kallad

Dalacin T®; Zindaclin®; Duac® Once Daily (clindamycin with bensoylperoxid); Treclin® (clindamycin with tretinoin)

Tillgänglig som

Solution, lotion and gel

Akne is the common cause of spots. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25 years, but some older and younger people are affected too. Small sebaceous glands lie just under your skin surface and make an oil (sebum) that keeps your skin supple and smooth. Tiny pores on your skin allow the sebum to come on to the surface of your skin. In acne, some of these pores become blocked, causing inflamed spots.

Antibiotics like clindamycin, work by stopping bacteria that can contribute to acne from multiplying. One brand of clindamycin (Duac® Once Daily gel) also contains bensoylperoxid, which helps to unplug blocked pores. Clindamycin is also available in combination with tretinoin in a gel called Treclin®.

Clindamycin is also available as capsules to take by mouth, and as a cream for vaginal infection. These are used for other conditions, not acne. There are two separate medicine leaflets available which provide more information about these, called Klindamycinkapslar för infektion och Clindamycin-kräm för bakteriell vaginos.

Before using clindamycin skin preparations

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using clindamycin on your skin, it is important that your doctor knows:

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. (Although using clindamycin lotion is not known to be harmful to an unborn baby, you should let your doctor know if you think you are pregnant.)

  • If you have any bowel problems which cause you to have diarrhoea.

  • If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine or a skin preparation.

How to use clindamycin skin preparations

  • Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. The manufacturer's leaflet will give you more information about clindamycin, and it will also explain how to use the preparation you have been prescribed.

  • Apply the preparation exactly as your doctor tells you to. Wash and gently dry your skin, and then apply a thin layer to the whole of the area where your spots occur. The label on the pack will tell you how many times a day to use the preparation. Some clindamycin skin preparations are used once each day, others are used twice a day. Wash your hands well after using it.

  • Dalacin T® topical solution contains a small amount of alcohol which can cause stinging if it gets into grazes, or on to sensitive areas of skin. If you are using this brand of clindamycin, try to avoid getting it on areas of your skin in or around your nostrils, your eyes and your mouth.

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  • Try to keep any regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress. A full course of treatment may last for several months.

  • It is recommended that you use a mild soap and lukewarm water to wash with, as very hot or cold water may worsen acne. Do not wash more than you normally do. You cannot clean off blackheads.

  • During your treatment your doctor may ask you to use another (non-antibiotic) skin preparation from time to time. It is important that you follow your doctor's advice, as this is to help prevent your spots from becoming resistant to treatment.

Can clindamycin skin preparations cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with clindamycin when used on the skin. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Very common

clindamycin side-effects (these affect more than 1 in 10 people)


Vad kan jag göra om jag upplever detta?

Skin irritation, itching, dryness or oiliness

Stop using the preparation for a day or so to allow your skin to recover. These effects usually reduce as your skin gets used to the preparation, but if they continue or become troublesome, you should speak with your doctor

Less common

clindamycin side-effects (these affect fewer than 1 in 100 people)

Vad kan jag göra om jag upplever detta?

Diarré

Contact your doctor for further advice

before applying any more of the preparation

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the preparation, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store clindamycin skin preparations

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Viktig information om alla läkemedel

This preparation is for external use only. If someone swallows some of it, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital. Take the container with you, even if it is empty.

Om du köper några mediciner, kontrollera med en apotekare att de är säkra att ta tillsammans med dina andra mediciner.

If you are having an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking or using.

This preparation is for you. Never give it to other people, even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.

Behåll inte föråldrade eller oönskade mediciner. Ta dem till ditt lokala apotek som kommer att ta hand om dem åt dig.

If you have any questions about this preparation, ask your pharmacist for further advice.

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Vanliga frågor

Are there different forms of clindamycin for acne?

Yes, clindamycin for acne is available as a solution, lotion, and gel. It can also be found in combination preparations, such as Duac® Once Daily gel, which includes benzoyl peroxide, and Treclin® gel, which contains tretinoin.

How do clindamycin skin preparations help with acne?

Clindamycin is an antibiotic that works by stopping the proliferation of bacteria that contribute to acne. Some combination products, like Duac® Once Daily gel, also contain ingredients (benzoyl peroxide) that help to unblock pores.

What should I do if I am pregnant or breastfeeding and considering using clindamycin skin preparations?

It's important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. While using clindamycin lotion is not known to be harmful to an unborn baby, your doctor needs to be aware of your situation.

When should I apply clindamycin skin preparations?

You should apply the preparation exactly as instructed by your doctor. Typically, you wash and gently dry your skin, then apply a thin layer to the entire area affected by spots. The frequency of application (once or twice daily) will be indicated on the product label and by your doctor. Always remember to wash your hands well after applying it.

Can clindamycin skin preparations be used for other types of infections?

While clindamycin is an antibiotic, the skin preparations discussed are specifically for acne. Clindamycin also comes in capsules for oral use and a cream for vaginal infections, but these forms are used for different conditions and not for acne.

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Författarbild

Michael Stewart, MRPharmS

Ansvarig för granskning av medicinbroschyrer – Konsult, Apotekare

BPharm (Hons), MRPharmS

Michael är en apotekare som arbetar i Midlands och South Yorkshire med mer än 20 års erfarenhet av att ge råd om läkemedel och medicinska tillstånd. Han har en stark bakgrund inom vårdutbildning och har producerat och levererat utbildningskurser för apoteksteam och personal inom vårdboenden, inklusive sjuksköterskor. Han har också bidragit till apoteksrådgivande styrelser för hantering av mindre allvarliga tillstånd i samhället.

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Sid Dajani

Sultan Dajani tog examen vid London School of Pharmacy 1994 och blev den yngsta valda medlemmen i Royal Pharmaceutical Society-rådet sedan dess grundande 1842.

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