Clindoxyl is an antibiotic gel, composed of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide, that eliminates the bacteria responsible for acne, also helping to treat black spots and pustules.
This gel can be purchased from conventional pharmacies, with a prescription from a dermatologist, in the form of a tube containing 30 or 45 grams of medicine.
- The price of clindoxil gel can vary between 50 and 70 reais.
- Depending on the amount of product in the tube and the place of purchase.
This remedy is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate vulgar acne.
Clindoxyl should always be used according to your doctor’s instructions, however, the general guidelines are:
In general, it is advisable to apply the gel once a day and maintain treatment for the time recommended by your doctor, even if the results are delayed in the first few days.
The use of clindoxyl gel can cause the appearance of dry skin, flaking, redness, headache and burning sensation on the skin. In more severe cases, an allergy with swelling of the face or mouth, for example, may also occur. In cases, it is important to wash the skin where the gel has been applied and get to the hospital quickly.
This medicine should not be used by pregnant women or people with intestinal inflammation, such as enteritis, colitis or Crohn’s disease, for example. In addition, it is also indicated for known allergy cases to any of the components of the formula.