CLINVAN SOAP contains Clindamycin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris, moisturizes the skin and prevents bacterial infection of the skin. Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles get blocked with oil and dead skin cells. Symptoms include whiteheads, blackheads, small red, tender bumps, pimples, and pus-filled lumps on the skin.
Before using CLINVAN SOAP, inform your doctor if you have or ever had enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine), ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine) or a history of antibiotic-associated colitis. CLINVAN SOAP should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before using it. It is not known whether.
CLINVAN SOAP is excreted in human milk, so it should be used with caution by breastfeeding women considering the importance of CLINVAN SOAP to the mother. The safety and effectiveness of CLINVAN SOAP in children under the age of 12 and elderly patients have not been established. The most common side effects of using CLINVAN SOAP are dryness, scaling and peeling of the skin. Consult your doctor if symptoms worsen.
CLINVAN SOAP acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, acting against the bacteria by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome (site of protein synthesis). Which in turn prevents protein synthesis and kills the infection-causing bacteria.
Use CLINVAN SOAP as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash the surface with water. Gently rub it over the body till it lather. Massage the lather well to remove dirt, oil, and impurities in the skin. Wash it thoroughly with water and pat dry. Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking. Continue to use it, as long as your doctor tells you to do so, to obtain better results. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Stop using CLINVAN SOAP and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
The safety and effectiveness of CLINVAN SOAP in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby has not been established yet. It will be given to you by the doctor only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before using CLINVAN SOAP.
The safety and effectiveness of CLINVAN SOAP in breastfeeding women has not been established yet. Your doctor will decide whether to discontinue nursing or the medicine, considering the benefits to the mother and baby.
Do not use CLINVAN SOAP if you are allergic to Clindamycin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Before using CLINVAN SOAP inform your doctor if you:
Use in pediatrics:
Safety and effectiveness of CLINVAN SOAP in children under the age of 12 have not been established. Consult your doctor before using CLINVAN SOAP.
Use in geriatrics:
The safety and effectiveness of CLINVAN SOAPin elderly patients have not been established yet. Consult your doctor before using CLINVAN SOAP.
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before using CLINVAN SOAP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Drug | : | Clindamycin |
Pharmacological Category | : | Lincosamides |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Acne vulgaris, Moisturizing skin |
Dosage Forms | : | Soap, Injection, Tablet, Capsule, Gel, Cream, Lotion, Solution, Spray |
How CLINVAN SOAP works?
CLINVAN SOAP acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, acting against the bacteria by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome (site of protein synthesis), which in turn prevents protein synthesis and kills the infection-causing bacteria.
What is CLINVAN SOAP used for?
CLINVAN SOAP is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris, moisturizing skin and preventing skin from bacterial infection. Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles get blocked with oil and dead skin cells. Symptoms include whiteheads, blackheads, small red, tender bumps, pimples, and pus-filled lumps on the skin.
Can CLINVAN SOAP cause any side effects?
The most common side effects of using CLINVAN SOAP are dryness, scaling and peeling of the skin. Consult your doctor for more information if symptoms worsen.
Can CLINVAN SOAP be used in pregnancy?
The safety and effectiveness of CLINVAN SOAP in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby has not been established yet. It will be given to you by the doctor only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before using CLINVAN SOAP.
Can CLINVAN SOAP be used on children?
The safety and effectiveness of CLINVAN SOAP in children under the age of 12 have not been established. Consult your doctor for more information before using CLINVAN SOAP.
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