Manufacturer: Psychotropics India Ltd
Packet of 75gm Soap
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Dermacare Soap is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. It should not be applied to broken or damaged skin. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get it in these areas. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. Do not stop using it as soon as your acne starts to get better. Ask your doctor when you should stop treatment.
Clindamycin works primarily by binding to the 50s ribosomal subunit of bacteria. This agent disrupts protein synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation reaction, which thereby inhibits early chain elongation.
Pharmacokinetics. Clindamycin is absorbed well orally and can be given parenterally. Clindamycin diffuses well into body fluids except cerebrospinal fluid; it is concentrated in phagocytes. Most of the drug is metabolized; metabolites are excreted in bile and urine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dermacare
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Skin rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
You should not use clindamycin topical if you are allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin, or if you have: inflammation of your intestines (also called enteritis); ulcerative colitis; or. if you have ever had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic medicine.
Dermacare Soap is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
No interaction found/established
Dermacare Soap is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Clindamycin is indicated for the treatment of pelvic infections including pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic abscesses, endometritis and bacterial vaginosis . It has been used in pregnancy, and is classified as fetal risk factor B. There are no reports of congenital defects or other fetal toxicity
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
check the label for directions before use.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dermacare Soap, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Dermacare Soap for the treatment of acne.
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 Dermacare Soap.
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 Dermacare Soap and consult your doctor.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Q. How to use Dermacare Soap?
Before using Dermacare Soap, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Dermacare Soap gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.
Q. How long should I use Dermacare Soap?
Use Dermacare Soap for as long as your doctor tells you. You may have to use it for several months to clear your acne completely. Even the initial benefits may take several weeks to appear following which you shall be able to note a gradual but definite improvement. Usually, Dermacare Soap should be used for a maximum of 12 weeks. You may need to use more than one tube of Dermacare Soap during each course of treatment.
Q. What does Dermacare Soap do for acne?
Dermacare Soap treats and prevents acne by stopping the growth of bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) which causes it. Acne is an extremely common skin condition. During adolescence, grease glands in the skin produce extra grease in response to normal amounts of sex hormones in the body which can cause blocked pores (i.e., blackheads). When this happens, the pores are invaded by bacteria. As a result, certain chemicals are produced which go into deeper parts of the skin to produce red spots filled with pus, called acne.
Q. Is Dermacare Soap effective?
Dermacare Soap is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Dermacare Soap too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
