PRODUCT DETAILS

About Acnelak-CLZ Cream

CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE belongs to the group of medicines known as ‘anti-acne’ used to treat acne (pimples) and kill bacteria, causing acne. Acne is a common skin condition and occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil. The acne-causing bacteria feeds on sebum (natural oil produced by skin) causing redness and swelling.

CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE is a combination of two drugs: Clindamycin (antibiotic) and Zinc acetate. Clindamycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, stops or slows down the growth of bacteria and clears acne. Additionally, Zinc oxide has the ability to protect healthy cells from harmful toxins, so in combination with Clindamycin, it helps to clear acne.

Use CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience skin peeling, dry skin, pain, redness, itching, or burning sensation at the site of application. Most of these side effects of CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not apply CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE to cuts, open wounds, broken, sunburnt, or sensitive skin areas. Avoid sun exposure while using CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE.

Uses of Acnelak-CLZ Cream

Acne (pimples)

Medicinal Benefits of Acnelak-CLZ Cream

Clindamycin present in CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE is a powerful antibiotic that treats inflammatory acne. It reduces the number of bacterial acne and makes acne less swollen and red. CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE works well for treating stubborn to inflamed acne. Adding zinc acetate with Clindamycin helps to give results faster. It also helps to treat and prevent antibiotic-resistant bacteria from developing.

Directions for Use

Wash your hands before and after applying CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE. Before using it, wash the affected area with warm water. Apply a small amount of CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE as a thin layer and gently rub on the clean and dry affected area of the skin in the evening. CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE is only for external use. If you are using CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE on your face, avoid contact with your eyes as it may irritate you. In case CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE comes in contact with eyes accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. If you still have a problem with your eye or notice any vision problems, consult your doctor immediately. Advice: Don't just apply CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE over the pimples but make sure to apply it over the complete area affected by acne. Using the medicine consistently is the greatest way to treat acne.

Side Effects of Acnelak-CLZ Cream

• Dry skin
• Skin peeling
• Skin itching
• Skin redness
• Pain or burning sensation of the skin

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you have been suggested to use CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE for acne, then you should use it as suggested by your dermatologists before expecting complete results. However, you may notice some new pimples during the initial weeks of treatment, so do not stop applying for the medicine. Just keep using the medicine for the prescribed time limit. You are recommended not to use CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE for more than 12 weeks at once. Do not apply CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE in large amounts or use for a long time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects such as redness, and irritation, skin peeling, or discomfort. If you have intestine problems, ulcerative colitis (inflammation and sores in the digestive tract), or if you ever had severe diarrhea caused by any antibiotic medicine, please inform your doctor before taking CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE may interact with vitamin A-related drugs known as retinoids (isotretinoin, bexarotene, adapalene, tazarotene), skeletal muscle relaxants (atracurium, cisatracurium, doxacurium, pancuronium, rocuronium, rapacuronium, vecuronium, pipecuronium, mivacurium, metocurine, tubocurarine, succinylcholine), antibiotics (dapsone).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have intestine problems, ulcerative colitis (inflammation and sores in the digestive tract), or if you ever had severe diarrhea caused by any antibiotic medicine, please inform your doctor before taking CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE. 

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

The interaction of CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE.

PREGNANCY

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE is prescribed to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

It is unknown whether CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE is excreted in human milk. Therefore, CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks. However, do not apply CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE on the chest area to avoid contact with CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE with the baby.

DRIVING

CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

If you have any concerns regarding the use of CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.

KIDNEY

If you have any concerns regarding the use of CLINDAMYCIN+ZINC ACETATE in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.