Dalacin-T Topical Lotion 60ml

What is Dalacin T Topical lotion?

Dalacin T topical lotion is a antibiotic prescription-only medicine that is used to treat acne in adults. Adult acne or post adolescent acne is considered to be acne in individuals over the age of 25.

It is an antibiotic medicine containing Clindamycin Phosphate which works by stopping the growth of bacteria on the skin responsible for causing acne and spots.

This lotion can also dry the skin, meaning it is especially effective at treating acne on greasy areas of skin. You should apply this treatment to the affected areas twice a day; it will normally take a few weeks before you see a noticeable improvement in your condition.

What is Dalacin T Topical Lotion used to treat?

Dalacin T topical lotion is a medicine for adults to treat acne. Clindamycin phosphate is the active ingredient contained in this medicine, which is an antibiotic medicine that is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

People of all ages can be affected by acne, but it is particularly common in teenagers. The NHS reports that around 95% of people between the ages of 11 and 30 are affected by acne to some degree.

Many people find that acne improves as they get older, as it is often the result of hormonal changes in the body. However, some people require either topical treatments or oral medication to combat the spots and redness; sometimes, a combination of both medications is required.

How does Dalacin T work for acne?

Acne is caused by a bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes, which feed on the sebum that is produced by the skin's sebaceous glands. This produces waste products and fatty acids that irritate the sebaceous glands, causing them to become inflamed and produce spots.

Dalacin T topical lotion works by inhibiting the bacteria that causes acne from producing the proteins that it needs to survive. This means that the bacteria cannot reproduce and grow, meaning that it will either die on its own or your body's immune system will kill it off.

Who can use Dalacin T?

Dalacin T topical lotion is not a suitable medicine for everyone to use.

Always read the patient information leaflet for a complete list of reasons why this medication may not be suitable for you to use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether Dalacin T topical lotion is suitable for you.

Do not use Dalacin T topical lotion if any of the following apply to you:

• You have ever suffered with inflammatory bowel disease or antibiotic-associated colitis
• You are allergic to clindamycin phosphate or any of the other ingredients included in this lotion (please refer to the Ingredients tab for a full list of substances)

This medication is not suitable for children to use.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start using Dalacin T topical lotion if you have diarrhoea or normally get it when you take antibiotics.

Can you buy Dalacin T topical lotion over the counter?

You cannot buy Dalacin T unless you have been given a prescription by your doctor. It is a prescription only medicine.

Can you buy Dalacin T topical lotion online in the UK?

You can buy Dalacin T online in the UK, but you should only do so from regulated online pharmacies, like Medicine Direct.

Dalacin T is a prescription-only medicine (POM), so before you can order it from our website, you will need to complete an online consultation. This will be reviewed by a certified doctor, pharmacist or prescriber, who will make sure that this treatment is suitable for your condition.

Where can I buy Dalacin T Topical Lotion?

You can buy Dalacin T lotion from most pharmacies, you can also buy this product online Medicine Direct following an online consultation with one of our UK prescribers.

Dalacin T alternatives

Acne can be a difficult condition to clear for some people. Fortunately, there are many types of medicines that can effectively treat this skin problem, ranging from over the counter creams to prescription-strength oral medicines.

Other topical medicines for acne include Duac gel, Acnecide, and Epiduo gel. All of these medicines work in different ways to treat acne of various levels of severity. After completing an online consultation questionnaire, your prescriber will be able to determine which medicine is likely to be the most suitable for your particular case of acne.

Topical retinoin creams that are available include Differin gel and Treclin Gel.

Prescription oral medicines like Erythromycin and Minocycline are also available from Medicine Direct after an online consultation.

See our Acne product page to view all our available treatments.