Treclin Gel

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Treclin Gel is an acne treatment that is applied directly to the skin. It reduces the appearance of acne and the uncomfortable symptoms. 

How Treclin Gel works

Treclin Gel contains the active substances clindamycin and tretinoin.

Clindamycin is an antibiotic that limits the growth of bacteria associated with acne and inflammation.

Tretinoin is a retinol that causes normal shedding of the cells that clog the hair follicles, preventing the build-up of sebum.

How to use Treclin (Tretinoin) Gel

Always use Treclin Gel exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Use a pea-sized amount of Treclin Gel once daily at bedtime. 

Wash your face gently with mild soap and warm water. Pat your skin dry with a towel. Squeeze a pea-sized amount of gel onto the fingertip. Dab the gel on your forehead, chin, nose, and cheeks, then gently spread it evenly over your whole face. 

Do not use more than the amount your healthcare provider has recommended.

This product may take up to 12 weeks to have optimal effect. 

Side effects of Treclin Gel

Like all medicines, Treclin Gel may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. There are no known reported common side effects of this product.

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

Warnings

Treclin Gel may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have chronic inflammatory bowel disease 
• You have a history of colitis with past antibiotic use, which is characterised by prolonged or significant diarrhoea or abdominal cramps 
• You or a family member have or have ever had skin cancer 
• You have acute eczema, which is characterised by inflamed, red, dry and scaly skin
• You are suffering from rosacea, a skin disease which affects the face and is characterised by redness, pimples and peeling 
• You are suffering from any other acute inflammatory conditions of the skin, especially the mouth 
• You are suffering from certain forms of acne vulgaris, which can be identified by pustular and deep cystic nodular acne lesions

General warnings

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this medicine if you have atopic eczema. 

Avoid getting this medicine in contact with the mouth, eyes, mucus membranes, and irritated or eczematous skin. 

Be careful when applying to sensitive areas of the skin. 

If prolonged or significant diarrhoea or abdominal cramps occur, stop using this medicine and speak to your healthcare provider. 

Exposure to natural or artificial light should be avoided as this medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunburn.

Talk to your healthcare provider if acute inflammation of the skin occurs when using this medicine.

Do not apply this product simultaneously as other prescriptions used on the skin, including cosmetics.

If you are a woman of childbearing age, you should use contraception while using this medicine and for one month after discontinuation of treatment.

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any other medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.

If you are using preparations that contain sulphur, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, or any chemical abrasives, you will need to wait until the effects of these have subsided before using this medicine.

Do not use medicated soaps, cleansers or scrubbing solutions alongside Treclin Gel.

You must speak to your healthcare provider before using this medicine with other medicinal products such as:

• Medicines containing erythromycin or metronidazole 
• Aminoglycosides
• Other antibiotics 
• Corticosteroids
• Neuromuscular blocking medicines e.g. muscle relaxants used in anaesthesia 

Age restrictions 

Unfortunately, we are unable to prescribe this product from our clinic to anyone under 18 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine. 

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.