Lindamax Lotion 1%

Lindamax Lotion 1% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Lindamax Lotion 1%
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
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Trade Name	Lindamax Lotion 1%
Generic	Clindamycin (Lotion)
Weight	1%
Type	Lotion
Therapeutic Class	Macrolides
Manufacturer	Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am

Uses

Clindamycin lotion is indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Other uses of topical Clindamycin lotion are: Skin infections such as erythrasma caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum; rosacea, periorificial dermatitis, folliculitis, stasis, chronic lymphaedema and familial pemphigus. Dermal ulcers.

Dosage

Lindamax Lotion 1% dosage

At first, wash the face or affected area gently with warm water or soap. When the skin is completely dried (about 30 minutes later) apply a thin film of Clindamycinlotion to the entire affected area twice daily. The Applied area should not be washed within 3 hours. Noticeable improvement is usually seen after about 6 weeks. However, 8 to 12 weeks of treatment may be required for maximum benefit. Eye, lip or nose contact should be avoided while applying Clindamycinlotion.

Side Effects

Side effects are usually rare. Possible side-effects may includes skin rash, itching, oily skin, dryness, erythema, burning, change in skin color, diarrhea, colitis, GI disturbance etc.

Precaution

Clindamycin lotion is not for oral, ophthalmic, or Intravaginal use. Avoid exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. Wear sunscreen daily.

Interaction

Clindamycin enhances the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients receiving such agents. Antagonism has been demonstrated between clindamycin and erythromycin in vitro. Because of possible clinical significance, these two drugs should not be administered concurrently.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

There is no adequate data for safe use in pregnancy. Animal studies showed no adverse effects on the fetus. It is not known that whether Clindamycin is excreted through breast milk following topical administration. However, Clindamycin lotion can be used during lactation with caution.

Acute Overdose

Intravaginal overdose is not possible. Accidental ingestion of the product could be accompanied by effects related to therapeutic levels of oral clindamycin.