Clear Shine Gel
Clindamycin (NA)
by UTH Healthcare
tube of 15 gm Gel
About this medicine
Clear Shine Gel is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat acne, which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. This medicine works by attacking the bacteria that cause these pimples. Clear Shine Gel works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It may be taken with or without food, but it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Acne
Benefits
In treatment of Bacterial infections
Clear Shine Gel is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
How it works
Clear Shine Gel is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
How to use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Common side effects
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Skin rash
Safety advice
- AlcoholNONE
- No interaction found/established
- PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Clear Shine Gel is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Clear Shine Gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingNONE
- No interaction found/established
- KidneyNONE
- No interaction found/established
- LiverNONE
- No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Clear Shine Gel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Lincomycin
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Anti infectives
Frequently asked questions
How to use Clear Shine Gel?
Before using Clear Shine Gel, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Clear Shine Gel gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.
How long should I use Clear Shine Gel?
Use Clear Shine Gel for as long as your doctor tells you. You may have to use it for several months to clear your acne completely. Even the initial benefits may take several weeks to appear following which you shall be able to note a gradual but definite improvement. Usually, Clear Shine Gel should be used for a maximum of 12 weeks. You may need to use more than one tube of Clear Shine Gel during each course of treatment.
What does Clear Shine Gel do for acne?
Clear Shine Gel treats and prevents acne by stopping the growth of bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) which causes it. Acne is an extremely common skin condition. During adolescence, grease glands in the skin produce extra grease in response to normal amounts of sex hormones in the body which can cause blocked pores (i.e., blackheads). When this happens, the pores are invaded by bacteria. As a result, certain chemicals are produced which go into deeper parts of the skin to produce red spots filled with pus, called acne.
Is Clear Shine Gel effective?
Clear Shine Gel is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clear Shine Gel too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can Clear Shine Gel cause skin rash?
The common side effects of Clear Shine Gel are irritation, swollen, pale red bumps, and dryness. A scaly skin rash may occur rarely with the use of Clear Shine Gel. You must consult your doctor if it bothers you.
What precautions do I need to take while using Clear Shine Gel?
Be careful not to get Clear Shine Gel into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Clear Shine Gel if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly, to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Clear Shine Gel with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Clear Shine Gel only if prescribed by the doctor.
Is Clear Shine Gel effective?
Clear Shine Gel is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clear Shine Gel too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- UTH Healthcare
- Salt composition
- Clindamycin (NA)
- Pack
- tube of 15 gm Gel
- Dosage form
- Cream
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.