Apply Treclin gel once daily before bedtime. Begin by washing your face with mild soap and warm water, and gently pat it dry using a towel. Dispense a pea-sized amount onto one fingertip. Proceed to dot the gel onto different areas of your face, including the chin, cheeks, nose, and forehead. Finally, gently rub the gel over your entire face.

It is important not to use Treclin gel for a duration exceeding 3 months without undergoing a careful evaluation or consulting with a medical professional. Keep in mind that visible results may take several weeks to become noticeable.

In the event that you miss a dose of Treclin, simply wait for the next scheduled dose at its usual time. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for a missed one.

Treclin Gel 30g Side Effects

Prior to using Treclin gel, it is essential to consult with your physician. You should avoid using Treclin gel if any of the following conditions are applicable to you:

- If you are currently dealing with other acute inflammatory skin conditions
- If you have acute eczema
- If you have a history of colitis related to previous antibiotic use
- If you are allergic to lincomycin
- If you are planning a pregnancy
- If you are pregnant
- If you have allergies to clindamycin, tretinoin, or any other components in this medication
- If you have a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
- If you or a family member have a history of skin cancer
- If you are experiencing rosacea
- If you have specific forms of acne vulgaris

Your prescription for Treclin gel may also be influenced by various other factors, so it's important to inform your doctor if any of the following conditions apply to you:

- If you have atopic eczema (chronic, itchy skin inflammation)
- If you are a woman of childbearing age and not using contraception
- If you are using other skin preparations, including cosmetics

Like many medications containing active ingredients, Treclin can interact with or be affected by other medicines. Specific medications that may interact with Treclin include:

- Any other medications, including over-the-counter purchases
- Neuromuscular blocking medications, such as muscle relaxants
- Medicated soaps, cleansers, or scrub solutions with strong drying effects
- Preparations containing sulfur, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, or other chemical abrasives
- Medicinal products containing erythromycin or metronidazole, aminoglycosides, other antibiotics, or corticosteroids
- Anticoagulants like warfarin or similar blood-thinning medications

If you are taking any of the medications mentioned above, it's important to inform your doctor to determine if Treclin is suitable for your treatment.

Exercise caution to avoid contact with the mouth, eyes, and any damaged skin when applying this medication. Apply it carefully on sensitive skin and steer clear of natural or artificial sunlight exposure during treatment, as it can increase the risk of sunburn. Additionally, be mindful of cosmetics, soaps, and other skincare products while using Treclin, as products high in alcohol or acids should be avoided.

The most common side effects of Treclin gel may include:

- Sunburn
- Itching
- Skin redness
- Acne
- Dry skin
- Increased sebum (skin oil) production
- Rash
- Scaly rash
- Skin scaling
- Application site reactions like burning or inflammation

If you experience one or more of these side effects and they persist or worsen, it is advisable to promptly notify your doctor. Contact your doctor if you observe any serious side effects.

Treclin Gel 30g in Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Fertility

For women of childbearing potential, Treclin should only be prescribed if effective contraception is utilized throughout the treatment period and for an additional 4 weeks after treatment discontinuation.

Limited data is available regarding the use of Treclin during pregnancy. There have been very few pregnancies exposed to clindamycin in the first trimester.

It is strongly advised against using Treclin during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester, and in women who may become pregnant.

Insufficient data is available concerning the impact of tretinoin and clindamycin on breast milk secretion following Treclin use. Therefore, women who are breastfeeding should refrain from using Treclin.

Reproduction studies conducted in rats and mice, involving subcutaneous and oral administration of clindamycin, have not shown any evidence of impaired fertility.

Oral tretinoin administration significantly affects fertility, although data regarding fertility after topical administration in humans is limited.

Treclin Gel 30g Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
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Treclin Gel 30g Patient Information Leaflet

Each gram of Treclin gel contains:

Active ingredients:

10 mg (1%) clindamycin (as clindamycin phosphate)
25 mg (0.025%) tretinoin
Inactive ingredients:

purified water
glycerol
carbomers
methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)
propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216)
polysorbate 80
disodium edetate
citric acid, anhydrous
butylhydroxytoluene (E321)
trometamol