Clindamycin / Tretinoin
Veltin is a topical prescription medication used to treat acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. It combines clindamycin, an antibiotic that reduces bacteria on the skin, with tretinoin, a retinoid that helps unclog pores and promote skin cell turnover. This combination makes it effective for treating inflammatory acne.
Veltin is a topical acne treatment combining an antibiotic and retinoid to reduce bacteria and unclog pores.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 999924
- Generic
- Veltin
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Veltin is FDA-approved for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris (common acne) in patients 12 years of age and older. It is typically prescribed when inflammatory acne lesions are present.
Veltin contains two active ingredients: clindamycin phosphate (an antibiotic) works by reducing acne-causing bacteria on the skin, while tretinoin (a vitamin A derivative/retinoid) helps normalize skin cell turnover, prevent pores from becoming clogged, and promote the shedding of dead skin cells.
Veltin is for topical use only and should not be ingested. Common side effects may include skin irritation, dryness, redness, and peeling. Patients should avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen, as tretinoin can increase skin sensitivity. It may take several weeks of consistent use before noticeable improvement occurs.
Official drug label
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