Clintop Gel 20 g

Clintop Gel 20 g is a topical acne medicine containing clindamycin, an antibiotic used on the skin. Each tube contains 20 g of gel, and the strip/box pack contains 10 tubes. It belongs to the lincosamide class and is used to help treat acne by reducing acne-causing bacteria and inflammation.

How it works: Clindamycin works by stopping acne-causing bacteria from multiplying on the skin. In gel form, it is applied directly to acne-prone areas so the medicine can act where pimples form and help calm redness and swelling.

Clintop Gel 20 g is the 20 g tube size of the same clindamycin gel, so it is chosen based on the amount prescribed rather than a different medicine strength. Because it is a topical gel, it is applied directly to affected skin and may be preferred for people who want a non-greasy acne treatment; your doctor may choose this tube size based on how large an area needs treatment and how long you are expected to use it.

• Acne vulgaris
• Inflammatory pimples
• Red, tender acne lesions
• Acne on the face, chest, or back

• Use only on the skin; do not swallow Clintop Gel 20 g.
• Wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of gel.
• Apply exactly as prescribed, usually to acne-prone skin rather than only to individual pimples.
• Avoid getting the gel in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless your doctor tells you to.
• Wash your hands after applying unless the hands are the treated area.
• If you miss a dose, apply it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double apply.

Each tube of Clintop Gel 20 g contains 20 g of clindamycin gel, but the amount you use per application is usually a thin film, not the whole tube. A doctor decides how often it should be applied, commonly once or twice daily depending on the acne plan, and there is no fixed maximum daily amount for everyone because the prescribed amount depends on the treated area and your skin 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 irritation
• Oily or tight skin feeling

• Use Clintop Gel 20 g only on the skin; it is not for oral, eye, or vaginal use.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of colitis, ulcerative colitis, or antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
• Avoid using other strong acne products at the same time unless your clinician approves, because irritation can be worse.
• If your skin becomes very dry or irritated, your doctor may need to adjust how often you use the gel.
• Do not cover the treated area with tight bandages unless told to do so.
• Use caution with sun exposure if your skin becomes irritated or sensitive while using the gel.

• Other topical acne medicines that can irritate skin, such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, or salicylic acid
• Other antibiotics used on the same skin area
• Products that dry or peel the skin, including alcohol-based astringents
• Any medicine history of clindamycin, lincomycin, or prior antibiotic-related colitis

Store Clintop Gel 20 g at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, moisture, and direct light.