Cleargel 1% Gel

Cleargel 1% Gel is a topical acne medicine that contains clindamycin 1% in each tube. Clindamycin belongs to the lincosamide antibiotic class, and this gel is used on the skin to help treat acne breakouts. Cleargel 1% Gel is meant for application to affected areas, not for oral use or for treating other types of infection. It is often chosen when acne is inflamed, red, or linked to bacteria on the skin.

How it works: Clindamycin reduces the growth of acne-causing bacteria on the skin and lowers the inflammation that helps pimples form. In gel form, Cleargel 1% Gel spreads a thin layer of medicine directly onto the skin so it can work where breakouts are present.

Because Cleargel 1% Gel is a 1% clindamycin gel, it is a full-strength topical acne antibiotic rather than a lower-strength starter form. The gel base can feel lighter and less greasy than creams or ointments, so it may suit oily or acne-prone skin better. A doctor may choose Cleargel 1% Gel when they want a targeted antibiotic treatment that spreads easily over large acne-prone areas.

• Acne vulgaris
• Inflammatory pimples
• Red, tender acne lesions
• Face, chest, or back acne when prescribed
• Adjunct treatment for acne with other therapies

• Use Cleargel 1% Gel only on the skin as directed by your doctor.
• Wash and gently dry the affected area before applying a thin layer.
• Apply a small amount and spread it evenly over the acne-prone area, not just on individual pimples.
• Wash your hands after applying unless the hands are the treated area.
• Avoid getting the gel in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken or sunburned skin.
• Use it at the same times each day if your prescriber told you to use it more than once daily.

Cleargel 1% Gel provides clindamycin 1% in a topical gel, so it is a higher-strength acne treatment that should be used exactly as prescribed. Depending on your acne plan, your doctor may tell you to apply it once or twice daily; there is no one fixed maximum daily amount because the dose is based on the treated area and your response.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Clindamycin may include:

• Dry skin
• Mild burning or stinging
• Itching
• Redness
• Peeling or flaking
• Skin irritation at the application site

• Do not use Cleargel 1% Gel if you have had a serious allergy to clindamycin or lincomycin.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of colitis or antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
• Avoid applying to cuts, abrasions, severe irritation, or sunburned skin unless your doctor tells you to.
• Stop using and contact a clinician if you develop severe or persistent diarrhea, even if it starts after the skin medicine.
• Keep the gel away from the eyes, lips, and inside the nose or mouth.
• Tell your prescriber about all acne products you use, because other irritating products can make dryness and peeling worse.

• Other topical acne products that can dry or irritate the skin, such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, or exfoliating products
• Other medicines containing clindamycin or lincomycin
• Neuromuscular blocking agents used during anesthesia, if you are having surgery
• Topical corticosteroids or harsh skin products that may worsen irritation when used together
• Alcohol-based skin products that can increase stinging or dryness

Store Cleargel 1% Gel tightly closed at room temperature, away from heat and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.