Lindamax Lotion 25ml

✔️ Uses of Lindamax Lotion

• Manages acne vulgaris

✔️ How does Lindamax Lotion work?

Clindamycin works by stopping the bacteria from making proteins that are essential for their survival. This kills or stops the growth of bacteria.

✔️ Side Effects of Lindamax Lotion

Rare, but possible side effects include skin rash, itching, oily skin, dryness, erythema, burning, change in skin color, diarrhea, colitis, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
• Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start treatment with this antibiotic.
• Stop taking Clindamycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

✔️ Indication of Lindamax Lotion

Acne (Acne vulgaris) is a long-term skin condition that occurs due to the blockage of the hair follicles in the skin. These blocked hair follicles then become inflamed or infected with bacteria leading to whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, and cysts. Clindamycin is a safe and effective treatment for acne vulgaris in adolescents and adults.

✔️ Pharmacology

Clindamycin, the active ingredient in Lindamax lotion, is a lincosamide antibiotic effective against infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. Derived from lincomycin, clindamycin exhibits anti-acne and antibacterial properties. It works by binding to the 50s subunit of the bacterial ribosome, thereby inhibiting the early stages of protein synthesis. Clindamycin is potent against gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria.

Microbiology:

Effective against:

• Aerobic gram-positive cocci: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing strains), Streptococci, Pneumococci.
• Anaerobic gram-negative bacilli: Bacteroides species, Fusobacterium species.
• Anaerobic gram-positive non-spore-forming bacilli: Propionibacterium species, Eubacterium species, Actinomyces species.
• Anaerobic and microaerophilic gram-positive cocci: Peptococcus species, Peptostreptococcus species, Microaerophilic streptococci, C. perfringens.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Lindamax Lotion

1. Wash the face or affected area gently with warm water or soap.
2. Dry the skin completely (wait about 30 minutes).
3. Apply a thin film of Clindamycin lotion to the entire affected area twice daily.
4. Do not wash the applied area for at least 3 hours after application.
5. A noticeable improvement is typically seen after about 6 weeks; however, 8 to 12 weeks of treatment may be required for maximum benefit.
6. Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and nose while applying the lotion.

✔️ Interaction

• Lindamax can enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents, so it should be used cautiously in patients receiving such agents.
• Antagonism has been demonstrated between Lindamax and erythromycin in vitro; thus, these two drugs should not be administered concurrently due to potential clinical significance.

✔️ Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to clindamycin.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

• There is no adequate data on the safe use of Lindamax lotion during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown no adverse effects on the fetus.
• It is unknown whether clindamycin is excreted through breast milk following topical administration. However, it can be used during lactation with caution.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Lindamax lotion is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight and sunlamps; use sunscreen daily.

✔️ Storage Conditions:

• Store the tube below 25 °C, away from light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.