Tretinoin Topical is generally used in treatment of the treatment of acne. Clindamycin Topical is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Side effects
Dryness
Itching
Skin irritation
How it works
Tretinoin Topical treates acne by slowing down the production of natural body chemicals and reducing them. Clindamycin Topical is an antibiotic that improves the condition by stopping synthesis of necessary proteins required by bacteria to carry out its important functions. Therefore, it prevents the bacteria from growing, and helps prevent the infection from spreading to
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Tretinoin Topical a steroid/ retin a/ retin a/ a retinoid/retinol? Tretinoin Topical is not a steroid. It is a form of vitamin A (Retin-A) and belongs to a group of medications called as ‘retinoids'. Tretinoin and retinol are similar but tretinoin tends to be a bit more aggressive than retinol which is a bit more suitable for those with sensitive skin
Q. Is tretinoin cream safe? If taken in prescribed doses and duration Tretinoin is safe. For children younger than 12 years the gel form should be used with extreme caution.
Q. Does tretinoin cream work/ is tretinoin cream good for acne/acne scars/lighten skin/thin the skin/work on wrinkles/fade dark spots/clog pores/cause breakouts? Tretinoin is effective in treating skin conditions including acne, scars, fade dark spots, removing wrinkles, clog pores and skin lightening. This medication does not cause breakouts instead it helps the skin heal.
Q. Is tretinoin available over the counter? You can buy Tretinoin only with a doctor's prescription.
Q. Can I use clindamycin with a penicillin allergy? Clindamycin is considered safe for use in patients with a penicillin allergy
Q. Does clindamycin treat acne scars? Clindamycin can prevent the formation of new scars by preventing formation of new acne, but will not be useful for the scars already formed
Q. Can clindamycin cream cause thrush? Yes. Use of clindamycin cream may cause thrush (a type of fungal or yeast infection) in rare cases.
Expert Advice
Apply a thin layer of Tretinoin Topical once daily, before bedtime, to the affected area of skin.You may experience mild skin irritation on applying Tretinoin Topical.Exposure to sunlight may cause skin irritation. Hence, avoid this type of exposure while using Tretinoin Topical.The color and texture of your skin may change on long-term use.Not advisable for women who are or plan to become pregnant.Certain other skin medications such as benzoyl peroxide may inactivate Tretinoin Topical and therefore should not be used simultaneously.
Product Details
SKU: PC-34553 Product Description: Supatret C Aqueous Gel 15 gm is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Packing: Tube Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.