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This document provides information about the drug Clindamycin Gel 1%, including its active ingredient, approved uses for treating acne, dosing instructions, precautions, possible side effects, and storage instructions. Patients should use it to treat acne by applying it to affected areas twice daily as prescribed by their doctor and monitor for potential side effects like stiffness, itching, or abdominal pain. Rare but serious side effects like bloody diarrhea may indicate a serious infection requiring immediate medical attention.

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This document provides information about the drug Clindamycin Gel 1%, including its active ingredient, approved uses for treating acne, dosing instructions, precautions, possible side effects, and storage instructions. Patients should use it to treat acne by applying it to affected areas twice daily as prescribed by their doctor and monitor for potential side effects like stiffness, itching, or abdominal pain. Rare but serious side effects like bloody diarrhea may indicate a serious infection requiring immediate medical attention.

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Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")

External
Published: 06/2022
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
Brand name:CLINDAMYCIN Gel 1% "NIG"
Active ingredient:Clindamycin phosphate
Dosage form:limpid and colorless, viscous semisolid gel, 10 g
Imprint or print on wrapping:
Effects of this medicine
This medicine is a lincomycin antibiotic and shows bactericidal effect by inhibiting protein synthesis of bacteria
cells.
It is usually used to treat acne (pimple) with suppurative inflammation.
The following patients may need to be careful when using this medicine.Be sure to tell your doctor
and pharmacist.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal
effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is(( to be written by a healthcare professional))
・In general, apply an appropriate amount of this medicine to the affected area after washing your face, twice a day.
Strictly follow the instructions.
・Do not apply this medicine to eyes or around eyes.
・If you miss a dose, continue your regular dosing schedule. You should not apply two doses at one time.
・If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
・Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Precautions while taking this medicine
・If you are breastfeeding, avoid breastfeeding while using this medicine.

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine


The most commonly reported adverse reactions include stiffness, itch, redness, hives, irritating sensation and
tingling. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated
in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor
immediately.
・abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, bloody stool [serious colitis with bloody stool such as pseudomembranous
colitis]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your
doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
Storage conditions and other information
・Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
・Discard the remainder. Do not store them. If you do not know how to discard, consult your pharmacy or medical
institution about how to discard them. Do not give this medicine to anyone else.
For healthcare professional use only / /

For further information, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

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