Zindaclin 1% Gel

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

1. What Zindaclin is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you use Zindaclin.
3. How to use Zindaclin.
4. Possible side effects.
5. How to store Zindaclin.
6. Contents of the pack and other information.

Acne is an extremely common skin condition most common in adolescence, but not restricted to this stage of life. During adolescence, glands in the skin produce extra grease in response to normal amounts of sex hormones in the body, and this can cause blocked pores, resulting in blackheads. When this happens the pores are invaded by bacteria. The chemicals produced by these bacteria go into deeper layers of the skin and produce red spots filled with pus.

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance clindamycin phosphate or any of the other ingredients (See Section 6).
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to lincomycin another type of antibiotic.

Zindaclin should not be used by children under the age of 12 years.

• Before you use Zindaclin consult your doctor if you suffer from a condition known as inflammatory bowel disease or you have had diarrhoea when you have taken antibiotics. If you do get diarrhoea, when using Zindaclin, you must stop using it straight away and tell your doctor immediately.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Clindamycin can pass into breast milk, even if you only use it on your skin, so you should not breast feed while using Zindaclin.

This medicine contains

• About 200mg alcohol (ethanol) in each gram which is equivalent to about 20% w/w. It may cause a burning sensation on damaged skin.
• 400mg propylene glycol in each gram. Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.

• apply Zindaclin to areas where you do not usually get spots.
• use Zindaclin in an attempt to stop you getting acne, it does not work that way.
• just dab Zindaclin onto individual spots.
• apply a thick layer of Zindaclin in any particular area as this will not get rid of the spots any quicker.

Take care to avoid your eyes, inside your nose or mouth when applying Zindaclin. If you accidentally put gel on these areas, wash them straight away with plenty of water.

Successful treatment of acne can take several months. You may not see any effect of treatment for several weeks. After that you should note a gradual but definite improvement but maximum benefit may take several months. You may need to use more than one tube of Zindaclin during each course of treatment. Use Zindaclin for as long as your doctor tells you.

Try not to pick or squeeze spots as this can make your acne worse and even lead to scarring.

You do not need to worry, just wash your treated skin with plenty of water. Contact your doctor or your local hospital if you are worried.

Use it as soon as you remember and then continue to use as your doctor has told you. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a forgotten application.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

The name of your medicine is Zindaclin 1% Gel.

Zindaclin gel contains the active ingredient clindamycin phosphate. Each tube of gel contains 1.2% clindamycin phosphate equivalent to 1% clindamycin. Zindaclin also contains propylene glycol, purified water, ethanol, zinc acetate, hydroxyethylcellulose and sodium hydroxide.

Zindaclin is a white translucent gel.

Zindaclin is available in

• 15g or 30g laminate tubes with a seal covering the opening and a screw cap.