Can I use clindamycin in the morning and retinol at night?
Answer: Acne treatment
Some of the side effects for many topical medications for acne include redness, irritation, burning sensation, and peeling. In order to minimize side effects, I recommend using Retin-A gel/cream at night and clindamycin topical medication in the morning.
Should clindamycin be applied before or after moisturizer?
Our dermatologists recommend applying clindamycin lotion after moisturizer to reduce irritation. To make the topical solution easier to spread, try dotting it onto the skin before rubbing it into the entire affected area. If your skin is dry, you can follow with another layer of moisturizer.
How do you take clindamycin and tretinoin at night?
Wash your face with a mild soap or cleanser and pat the skin dry with a clean towel. Use only a pea-sized amount of clindamycin and tretinoin topical. Apply to your entire face every night at bedtime. Do not wash your face more than 3 times daily while using this medication.
What can you not mix with clindamycin topical?
You should not use clindamycin and tretinoin topical if you are also taking another antibiotic called erythromycin, or using other skin medications that contain erythromycin.
What medications should not be taken with clindamycin?
The metabolism of Clindamycin can be decreased when combined with Atazanavir. The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Clindamycin is combined with Atorvastatin. The risk or severity of neuromuscular blockade can be increased when Clindamycin is combined with Atracurium.
Can you apply clindamycin in the morning?
It is usually applied twice a day, in the morning and evening. To help you remember to use clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel, apply it at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Can I use clindamycin in the morning and adapalene at night?
It is recommended to use ADAPALENE+CLINDAMYCIN at night and other products in the morning. However, please consult a doctor before using any other medicines or products with ADAPALENE+CLINDAMYCIN.
Should I use clindamycin in the morning and tretinoin at night?
Use only a pea-sized amount of clindamycin and tretinoin topical. Apply to your entire face every night at bedtime. Do not wash your face more than 3 times daily while using this medication. Washing more often or scrubbing your face when you wash it can make your acne worse.
How many times a day should I apply clindamycin?
Adults and children 12 years of age and over—Apply two times a day to areas affected by acne. Infants and children up to 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
How long does it take for clindamycin to work for acne?
4 A dermatologist or other healthcare provider may prescribe a topical clindamycin cream to help to get rid of bacteria that cause acne. How long does it take for clindamycin to work? It can take four to six weeks for noticeable skin improvement after you start using clindamyci.
How long should you leave clindamycin on your face?
To make sure you get the most out of your acne medications, we recommend waiting about five minutes before applying other products to get the most out of the treatment.
Can I apply clindamycin overnight?
Apply to your entire face every night at bedtime. Do not wash your face more than 3 times daily while using this medication. Washing more often or scrubbing your face when you wash it can make your acne worse.
How long does it take clindamycin to clear acne?
4 A dermatologist or other healthcare provider may prescribe a topical clindamycin cream to help to get rid of bacteria that cause acne. How long does it take for clindamycin to work? It can take four to six weeks for noticeable skin improvement after you start using clindamycin.
Can I use clindamycin gel once a day?
The foam and one brand of the gel (Clindagel®) are usually applied once a day. The solution, lotion, pledgets, and most brands of gel are applied twice a day. Apply topical clindamycin at around the same time(s) every day.
Can I wash my face after applying clindamycin?
This will help keep new pimples from breaking out. You should avoid washing the acne-affected areas too often. This may dry your skin and make your acne worse. Washing with a mild, bland soap 2 or 3 times a day should be enough, unless you have oily skin.
How long can you use clindamycin on face?
Clindamycin is a commonly prescribed topical medication to treat acne, and you can usually apply it with minimal side effects. Ideally, you can use it for a short amount of time (about 3 months) in combination with other acne treatments to experience a reduction in your acne’s appearance.
Can I put moisturizer over clindamycin?
Can I put moisturizer on over clindamycin? Topical medications like clindamycin should typically be applied to a clean face before applying moisturizer. Moisturizer can help minimize possible irritation as well as decrease dryness.
Can I apply moisturizer after applying clindamycin?
Can I put moisturizer on over clindamycin? Clindamycin should be applied topically to the skin after washing it as directed by your dermatologist. After that, yes, you can (and should) apply a gentle moisturizer over it. This will help decrease irritation and dryness as well.
When should I put clindamycin on my face?
It is usually applied twice a day, in the morning and evening. To help you remember to use clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel, apply it at around the same times every day.
How long to leave clindamycin on skin?
What should I avoid while using clindamycin and tretinoin topical? Avoid washing treated skin or applying other skin products for at least 1 hour after applying this medicine.
How long to use clindamycin topical?
You’ll usually apply them for 3 to 4 months along with benzoyl peroxide, and sometimes a retinoid as well. After this time, your doctor may recommend that you stop using topical clindamycin but continue using other topical preparations, such as benzoyl peroxide or retinoids.