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Clindacin Gel: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Clindacin Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate) 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% w/w

Manufacturer

Sante (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 162.82

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What is Clindacin Gel used for?

  • Acne vulgaris (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Inflammatory acne (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Bacterial skin infections (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Clindacin Gel if you are allergic to Clindamycin, Lincomycin, or any ingredients
  • Have a history of ulcerative colitis
  • Have a history of regional enteritis

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameClindacin
Generic NameClindamycin Phosphate
Strength1% w/w
FormGel
Drug ClassTopical Antibiotic
ManufacturerSante (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 450 approx
Packaging10g tube

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

Clindacin Gel is a topical antibiotic commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various skin conditions. It works by targeting inflammatory pathways and bacterial infections, helping to reduce symptoms. Patients should follow the doctor's prescription strictly.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Acne vulgaris (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Inflammatory acne (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Bacterial skin infections (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Folliculitis (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Minor skin infections
  • Rosacea (doctor ke mashware se istemal)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with bacterial skin infections
  • People suffering from acne vulgaris and inflammatory acne
  • Patients diagnosed with folliculitis

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

  • If allergic to Clindamycin, Lincomycin, or any ingredients
  • History of ulcerative colitis
  • History of regional enteritis
  • Antibiotic-associated colitis

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 lein.

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)

  • Don't use Clindacin Gel if you are allergic to Clindamycin, Lincomycin, or any ingredients
  • Have a history of ulcerative colitis
  • Have a history of regional enteritis

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

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

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Skin dryness, Burning or stinging sensation, Skin peeling
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other topical antibiotics
  • Certain oral medications

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Clindacin GelSante (Pvt.) Ltd.Clindamycin Phosphate
Alternative brandVariousClindamycin Phosphate

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: Clindacin Gel kis kaam aati hai?

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

Q: Kitni mg ki hoti hai Clindacin Gel?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni 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: 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: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-07-05 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clindacin Gel kis kaam aati hai?

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

Kitni mg ki hoti hai Clindacin Gel?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

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

Pregnancy mein safe hai?

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

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein.

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.