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Clinmax 1% Gel

Manufactured byPalson Drug
ContainsClindamycin
Description
Clinmax 1% Gel is an anti-bacterial medicine. It is used to treat acne (a common skin condition where the pores of your skin become blocked by hair, oily substance, bacteria, and dead skin cells). This medicine works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Clinmax 1% Gel has some common side effects such as burning sensation, itching, dryness, peeling, redness, etc., at the site of application. Contact your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Clinmax 1% Gel is for external use only. Apply it on the affected areas and spread uniformly. Wash your hands before and after applying the gel. Use it for the recommended duration for best results. Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Clinmax 1% Gel is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any other skin conditions or using any other topical medicines. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Clinmax 1% Gel is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years due to a lack of safety and efficacy data. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medication.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Clinmax 1% Gel

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Clinmax 1% Gel

  • Dry skin
  • Redness of the skin
  • Burning sensation
  • Itching
  • Skin Rash
  • Skin irritation
  • Skin peeling

Uses of Clinmax 1% Gel

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acne vulgaris
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Clinmax 1% Gel to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Clinmax 1% Gel remains active in the 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 Clinmax 1% Gel.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Clinmax 1% Gel is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Clinmax 1% Gel is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. 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.

Allergic reaction

Avoid using Clinmax 1% Gel if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Clinmax 1% Gel is generally safe to be used in pregnancy. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus.

Breast-feeding

Clinmax 1% Gel is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. 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

External Use

Clinmax 1% Gel is meant for external use only. Do not use this medicine on open wounds. Avoid contact with your eyes, mouth, nose, etc. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.

Allergic reactions

Clinmax 1% Gel may cause moderate-to-severe allergic reactions in the body in some cases. Any indication of allergic reactions should be reported to the doctor. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Use in children

Clinmax 1% Gel 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 Clinmax 1% Gel as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply more quantities to compensate for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Clinmax 1% Gel is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large amounts. However, seek immediate medical attention in case of accidental ingestion.
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

Pseudomembranous colitis

Clinmax 1% Gel may get absorbed in the blood when applied to the skin and it may lead to Pseudomembranous colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the large intestine). It should be used with extreme caution if you have any gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) condition, particularly colitis. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience severe diarrhoea, stomach pain, etc.
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.
Clinmax 1% Gel is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes or mouth. Rinse thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact. Apply a thin layer of Clinmax 1% Gel to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Keep away from the reach of children and pets.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Clinmax 1% Gel work by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out their vital functions.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Lincomycin derivatives, Topical antibiotics, Topical acne agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 18 Oct 2022

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