Pregnancy Interaction

• Be careful when using during pregnancy.
• Clindamycin (topical) is usually safe.
• Adapalene (a retinoid) should be used with care, and pregnant women should not use it unless their dermatologist says it's okay.
• Don't use it on big areas while you're pregnant.
• Nursing:
• Safe on small areas; don't use near the breast.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does Clindakem A Gel do?

It is used to treat acne, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and inflammation that comes with acne.

Q2: Is it okay to use it every day?

Yes, generally once a day at night.

Q3. Will acne get worse at first?

Yes, there may be a slight purging phase (flare-up) during the first one to two weeks.

Q4. Does it help get rid of acne scars?

Yes, adapalene helps make dark spots, acne scars, and skin texture better.

Q5. Is it beneficial for skin that is oily?

Yes, it helps keep oiliness in check and clear up clogged pores.

Q6. Is it okay for teens to use it?

Yes, it's safe and used a lot.

Q7: Is it okay to wear it under makeup?

Only apply it at night; during the day, use sunscreen and moisturizer.

Expert Advice

• Put it on clean, dry skin at night.
• If your skin is sensitive, start by using it every other night.
• During the day, always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Do not mix with benzoyl peroxide, AHAs/BHAs, or other retinoids unless your doctor says it's okay.
• Do not put it on cuts, sunburned skin, or eczema spots.
• Don't use it near your eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes.
• Use moisturizer every day to keep your skin from getting dry and irritated.

Side Effects

• Normal:
• Feeling like you're burning or stinging
• Dryness
• A little peeling
• Redness of the skin
• Itching
• More sensitive to the sun
• Not as common:
• Skin getting darker or lighter
• Rash
• Very serious (rare):
• Very bad irritation
• Reaction to an allergy
• Swelling of the eyelids

 How It Works

• An antibiotic that goes on the skin.
• It kills Propionibacterium acnes, the bacteria that cause acne.
• Stops new breakouts and lowers inflammation.
• Adapalene
• A retinoid that helps skin cells turn over.
• Stops new comedones from forming and opens up pores.
• Makes acne, marks, and skin texture better.
• Combined Effect: Clears up acne faster, stops new pimples from forming, fades marks, and makes skin feel better.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful when using with:
• Other topical retinoids
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Strong scrubs (AHAs/BHAs)
• Soaps or scrubs with medicine in them
• Acne products that are too harsh and dry out skin
• Products that smell good or have alcohol in them
• No serious medication interactions since topical.

 How to Use

• Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face, then pat it dry.
• Put on a thin coating at night.
• If you are irritated, apply it every other day for the first week.
• Put on a moisturizer next.
• Don't put on thick layers (it won't help).
• Put on sunscreen in the morning.
• Don't touch your face with dirty hands.
• If you forget to take a dose, do it the next night.

 Uses / indications

• Acne vulgaris
• Pimples that are red and swollen
• Whiteheads and blackheads
• Skin that is oily and prone to acne
• Dark patches after acne
• Stopping future outbreaks