WHAT IS CLINDAC A?

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CLINDAC A contains Clindamycin which belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics

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WHAT CLINDAC A IS USED FOR?

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CLINDAC A is used to treat acne

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

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TALK TO DOCTOR

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Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:

nAre hypersensitive (allergic) to clindamycin, lincomycin or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

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DRIVING & USING MACHINES

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No effects on the ability to drive or use machines have been seen with CLINDAC A

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INTERACTIONS:

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Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including:

nAny other skin products that contain benzoyl peroxide
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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CLINDAC A should be applied twice a day
nShake the bottle well before use
nWash and apply thin film on the affected area
nThe CLINDAC A bottle has an automatic pad dispenser. Gently apply a thin film onto your skin using the pad on the applicator
nThe CLINDAC A bottle has a dispensing cap

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Wash your hands before and after use and dry them, apply a thin film of the medicine by gently rubbing it into your skin, you may use a cotton pad for this or you can use your fingers

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Always replace the cap after use

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If you take more CLINDAC A

nIf you take too much CLINDAC A at one time, just wash your treated skin with plenty of water and contact your doctor
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nIf you forget to take CLINDAC A
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nUse it as soon as you remember and then continue to use as your doctor has told you. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a forgotten application
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nIf you stop taking CLINDAC A
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nIf you stop applying too soon your infection may come back again or get worse
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nDo not stop taking CLINDAC A unless your doctor tells you to
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SIDE EFFECTS OF CLINDAC A:

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SERIOUS

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Like all medicines, the medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

n• Burning sensation
n• Irritation
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COMMON

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Like all medicines, the medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

n• Oily skin
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RARE

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Like all medicines, the medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

n• Severe acne or inflammation of the skin caused by contact with irritants or allergens
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VERY RARE

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Like all medicines, the medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

n• Skin irritation (may cause symptoms such as burning, itching, peeling), hives, dryness of skin
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STORAGE:

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Protect from excess heat and light
nKeep out of reach of children
nStore at room temperature (15-25°C)
nDo not use this medicine after the expiry date