Clindamycin
Clindacin is a topical brand-name antibiotic used primarily to treat acne vulgaris. It contains clindamycin, which works by inhibiting bacterial growth on the skin's surface. This medication is typically applied directly to the affected skin areas and is commonly prescribed when over-the-counter acne treatments have been ineffective.
Clindacin is a topical antibiotic medication used to treat acne by reducing bacteria on the skin.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1091336
- Generic
- Clindacin
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Clindacin is primarily indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris (common acne). It may also be prescribed for other skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as bacterial vaginosis in topical vaginal form, or as part of combination therapy for various dermatological conditions.
Clindacin contains clindamycin, a lincosamide antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, preventing them from growing and replicating. This reduces the population of acne-causing bacteria (such as Cutibacterium acnes) on the skin surface.
Clindacin is for topical use only and should not come into contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin. Common side effects may include skin dryness, irritation, or peeling at the application site. Patients with a history of colitis or antibiotic-associated diarrhea should inform their doctor before use. Effectiveness may take several weeks to become apparent, and the full course should be completed as prescribed.
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