Clindamycin + Zinc acetate
Information about Clindamycin + Zinc acetate
Clindamycin + Zinc acetate Uses
Clindamycin+Zinc acetate is used in the treatment of acne.
How Clindamycin + Zinc acetate works
Clindamycin + Zinc acetate is a combination of two medicines: Clindamycin and Zinc acetate which treat pimples (acne). Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by penetrating into the skin and killing acne-causing bacteria. Zinc acetate exerts beneficial skin healing effects and prevents scarring.
Available Medicine for Clindamycin + Zinc acetate
Expert advice for Clindamycin + Zinc acetate
- You may have to use it for a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Clindamycin + Zinc acetate.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by acne.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Clindamycin + Zinc acetate and consult your doctor.