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Cliface Lotion

Manufactured byTalent India
ContainsClindamycin
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Cliface Lotion is a topical antibiotic used for the treatment of Acne (pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads) on your face, back, and chest caused by bacteria. Cliface Lotion works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause acne. Cliface Lotion may cause some side effects such as dry skin, redness of the skin, skin rash, itching, and burning sensation at the site of application. Contact your doctor if these side effects persist for a long time or worsen. Avoid applying this solution to broken skin or cuts. Cliface Lotion is for external use only. Wash and dry the affected area and apply a small amount of Cliface Lotion to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Make sure to wash your hands before and after use. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. Cliface Lotion is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor about any other anti-acne medicines that you are using. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using Cliface Lotion,
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Cliface Lotion

Clindac A 1% Solution
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cliface Lotion

Dry skin

Redness of skin

Burning or tingling sensation

Skin peeling

Skin Rash

Skin irritation

Uses of Cliface Lotion

What is it prescribed for?

Acne vulgaris

Acne vulgaris is a long-term skin condition that occurs due to the blockage of the hair follicles with oil and dead cells. It may cause whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, or cysts. Cliface Lotion is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    You will start to see an improvement in two to six weeks after using Cliface Lotion. It will take around 12 weeks to see the complete effects.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Cliface Lotion remains active in your body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Cliface Lotion.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Cliface Lotion is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus. However, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before you use this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Cliface Lotion is not known to cause harm to your baby if you are breastfeeding. However, topical application to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Cliface Lotion if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Cliface Lotion is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus. However, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before you use this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Cliface Lotion is not known to cause harm to your baby if you are breastfeeding. However, topical application to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Use with other skin products

Avoid using Cliface Lotion with other topical anti-acne agents, cosmetics, skin products with alcohol (shaving creams), and medicated soaps unless recommended by your doctor. It can increase the risk of side effects such as peeling of the skin, irritation, or dryness.

External use only

Cliface Lotion is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.

Use in children

Cliface Lotion is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age, as the safety and efficacy data are not available.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Cliface Lotion as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of Cliface Lotion is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged time in large amounts. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Cliface Lotion may get absorbed into the blood when applied to the skin and cause diarrhoea. If you have any stomach or intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), use it with caution.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Cliface Lotion is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, mucous membrane, or open wounds. In case of accidental contact, wash with water thoroughly. Apply Cliface Lotion to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few weeks. It may take two to six weeks to notice an improvement in your condition, and up to 12 weeks to see the maximum benefit. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or become worse.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Cliface Lotion works by stopping the growth of bacteria and preventing the acne from spreading.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Lincomycin derivatives, Topical antibiotics, Topical acne agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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