Safderm

by Saffron

Active ingredients: Clindamycin, Tretinoin

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About Clindamycin and Tretinoin, Topical

Anti-acne Preps

Uses

For the treatment of acne vulgaris.

How to take it

Adults & children >12 yrs: Apply once daily in the evening or at bedtime. Children <12yrs: Not recommended.

Side effects

Mild skin irritation, dryness, peeling; mild skin redness, itching of treated skin. Reports of folliculitis, diarrhoea or colitis (discontinue immediately).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Contraindications: History of acute eczema, rosacea or perioral dermatitis. Acne conglobata or fluminans. Lincomycin sensitivity. Regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, history of antibiotic associated colitis. Personal or family history of skin cancer. Precautions: Avoid eyes, mouth and mucous membranes. Atopy. Minimize exposure to UV light. Severe renal or hepatic impairment. Elderly.

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Interactions with Clindamycin and Tretinoin, Topical

Astringents, exfoliative agents, oral antibiotics, corticosteroids, other topical preps incl keratolytics, medicated soaps and cleansers.

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