Tidact 1% 20g

Indication

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that reduces Propionibacterium acnes (Cutibacterium acnes) colonisation in the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients

• Clindamycin

Direction

Adults and adolescents: Apply a thin layer to affected acne areas on clean, dry skin twice daily (morning and evening). Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, and mucous membranes.

Side effects

• Skin dryness and peeling
• Erythema (redness)
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Oily skin
• Gastrointestinal effects (rare with topical use)
• Allergic contact dermatitis

Precautions

• For external use only.
• Discontinue if severe diarrhoea or pseudomembranous colitis develops — clindamycin (including topical) has been associated with Clostridium difficile
• associated diarrhoea.
• Avoid use near the eyes
• mouth
• and mucous membranes.
• Do not use in patients with a history of antibiotic
• associated colitis.
• Prolonged topical antibiotic use may promote antibiotic resistance.
• Use with caution in combination with other topical acne agents (may cause excessive skin irritation).
• Keep out of reach of children.