Clindamycin and tretinoin (topical)
Generic name: clindamycin and tretinoin (topical) [ klin-da-MYE-sin-and-TRET-i-noyn-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand names: Veltin, Ziana
Dosage form: topical gel (1.2%-0.025%)
Drug class:Topical acne agents
What is clindamycin and tretinoin topical?
Clindamycin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.
Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly.
Clindamycin and tretinoin is a combination medicine used to treat severe nodular acne in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Clindamycin and tretinoin topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medication if you have ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, inflammation of your intestines (also called enteritis), or if you have ever had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic medicine.
You should not use clindamycin and tretinoin topical if you are also taking another antibiotic called erythromycin, or using other skin medications that contain erythromycin.
Before taking this medicine
Although clindamycin and tretinoin is applied to the skin, your body may absorb enough clindamycin to affect certain medical conditions you may have.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to clindamycin or tretinoin, or if you have:
inflammation of your intestines (also called enteritis);
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis; or
if you have ever had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic medicine.
You should not use clindamycin and tretinoin topical if you are also taking another antibiotic called erythromycin, or using other skin medications that contain erythromycin.
To make sure clindamycin and tretinoin topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
any allergies; or
a history of stomach or intestinal disorders.
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