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Benclin Gel: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Benclin Gel (Clindamycin + Benzoyl Peroxide) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

1% Clindamycin, 5% Benzoyl Peroxide

Manufacturer

Sante (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 500

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What is Benclin Gel used for?

  • Treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris (mild to moderate acne vulgaris ko treat karna)
  • Reducing bacteria on the skin that contribute to acne
  • Helping unclog pores (pores ko khilana)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Benclin Gel if you are allergic to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide or any component of the gel
  • Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and mucous membranes

Benclin Gel Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameBenclin
Generic NameClindamycin + Benzoyl Peroxide
Strength1% Clindamycin, 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
FormGel
Drug ClassTopical Antibacterial and Keratolytic Gel
ManufacturerSante (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 450 approx
Packaging10g tube

2. What is Benclin Gel? (Benclin Gel kya hai)

Benclin Gel is a topical antibacterial and keratolytic gel commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris. It contains Clindamycin, an antibiotic, and Benzoyl Peroxide, which helps reduce bacteria on the skin. Simple: Benclin Gel uses istemal doctor ke mashwaray se hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris (mild to moderate acne vulgaris ko treat karna)
  • Reducing bacteria on the skin that contribute to acne
  • Helping unclog pores (pores ko khilana)
  • Reducing blackheads and whiteheads (blackheads aur whiteheads ko kam karna)
  • Reducing inflammation and redness associated with acne
  • Supporting clearer and healthier-looking skin with consistent use (sabit istemal se sirf clear aur healthy looking skin support karni)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with mild to moderate acne vulgaris
  • People with a history of bacterial skin infections
  • Those seeking to improve the appearance of their skin

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide or any component of the gel
  • If your skin is broken, severely irritated, or raw
  • If you have a history of severe skin reactions to similar acne medicines

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Benclin Gel if you are allergic to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide or any component of the gel
  • Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and mucous membranes

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Dryness, Peeling of the skin, Redness or itching at the application site
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other topical acne treatments
  • Oral antibiotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe skin irritation or allergic reaction
  • Persistent redness, swelling, or pain at the application site
  • Saans phoolna

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousClindamycin + Benzoyl Peroxide
Alternative brandVariousClindamycin + Benzoyl Peroxide

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10g tubeRs. 200 - 450 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Benclin Gel Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Benclin Gel Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Benclin Gel Uses kitni leni chahiye?

A: Dosage doctor ki advice ke mutabiq hoti hai. Exact dose pack label aur doctor se poochnay par maloom karain.

Q: Pakistan mein Benclin Gel Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Benclin Gel Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Benclin Gel Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-29 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Benclin Gel Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Benclin Gel Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Benclin Gel Uses kitni leni chahiye?

Dosage doctor ki advice ke mutabiq hoti hai. Exact dose pack label aur doctor se poochnay par maloom karain.

Pakistan mein Benclin Gel Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Benclin Gel Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Benclin Gel Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.