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Treclin Gel (clindamycin, tretinoin) is a potent treatment for moderate to severe acne vulgaris. The medication can be used in patients 12 years of age and up.

This product contains two active ingredients:

• Clindamycin is an antibiotic effective against the bacteria that contribute to acne; it also reduces inflammation.
• Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative, thought to increase cell division while decreasing the ability of cells in hair follicles to stick together.

Treclin Gel should not be used on broken skin, skin that is infected other than with acne, or applied to mucous membranes. This product can be harmful to unborn babies and should not be used if pregnant or trying to conceive. Effects on nursing babies are unclear; use should be avoided if breastfeeding.

Eradicating Acne with Treclin Gel

Treclin Gel is easy to use; simply apply a pea-size drop to the face once per day at bedtime. The face should be clean and dry. Using more of this product, or more frequently than recommended, will not produce better effects and may irritate the skin.

Some patients find their skin clears up within days of starting treatment, but more commonly it will take several weeks before significant improvements are seen. Acne may even worsen during the start of treatment, but should begin to clear up after a month.

Treatment may continue for up to 12 weeks. If there are no significant improvements after 8 to 12 weeks, alternative products should be considered. Rarely treatment may continue for longer than 12 weeks, but this should not be done without approval from a doctor.

If the medication is working, acne should start to reduce after a month of treatment and ideally will be gone by the 12-week mark. Treatment can be repeated if needed, as long as there are a few months between.

Precautions & Side Effects

Though rare, this product can cause serious side effects. Odds of severe reactions are greater if:

• Using abrasive soaps or cosmetics
• Using products that dry the skin
• Using products that contain alcohol, spices, or lime
• Using products that contain erythromycin, metronidazole, aminoglycosides, other antibiotics or corticosteroids
• There is a history of atopic eczema
• Taking blood thinners

Some users should not use Treclin Gel at all; avoid this product if there is a history of:

• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Colitis caused by antibiotic use
• Skin cancer
• Rosacea

The medication may cause mild burning, stinging, or itching when it's first applied. This is normal and not cause for concern unless severe or persistant. Severe burning, stinging, itching, rash, blisters, peeling skin, redness, and so forth are not normal; if experienced, stop use and speak with a doctor.

Other Acne Options

Patients trying to treat acne may struggle to find the ideal treatment; one that really works. For treating mild, moderate, or severe acne, there are a number of options available from Kiwi Drug, a few of which are:

• Clindamycin Gel, containing just clindamycin, is ideal for mild to moderate acne.
• Epiduo Gel, which contains adapalene, a vitamin A derivative, as well as benzoyl peroxide. Good for moderate to severe acne.
• Aknemycin Plus Solution, a topical treatment containing erythromycin, an antibiotic, and tretinoin; suitable for moderate to severe acne.
• Accutane, a tablet which contains isotretinoin, is effective against severe acne.
• Retin-A, again for severe acne, this topical treatment contains pure vitamin A derivative.

The above are just a few of the many options users have to treat acne. Patients are welcome to browse our acne section for other products, as well as contact us for help making the ideal selection.