Zindaclin 1% Gel

What is Zindaclin 1% gel?

Zindaclin gel is a topical antibiotic medicine that is used in the treatment of acne. It works to reduce spots and redness caused by this skin problem.

It contains a medicine called clindamycin phosphate, which fights the bacteria that causes acne. Zindaclin can be used by adults and children over 12 years of age.

You must have a prescription to be able to buy Zindaclin gel.

What is Zindaclin gel used to treat?

Zindaclin gel is prescribed to treat acne breakouts that are painful and irritating. It contains the active ingredient clindamycin phosphate and works by reducing the amount of bacteria on the skin. It also prevents the skin's pores from becoming blocked, which stops new spots from forming.

Additionally, Zindaclin gel can help to reduce the redness created by the spots you may already have.

Acne and its symptoms

Acne is a very common affliction which can occur in any stage of a person's life, particularly during adolescence. Around 95% of people between the ages of 11 and 30 are affected by acne to some extent.

It is commonly caused by changes in hormone levels in the body. This causes the skin to produce an excess of sebum (oil). Bacteria that live on the skin, called P. acnes, break down the sebum for nutrients.

Acne appears when the excessive amount of sebum and bacteria clogs the skin’s pores. This causes inflammation, which creates redness and spots.

How does Zindaclin work to treat Acne?

Zindaclin’s active ingredient, clindamycin phosphate, is an antibiotic medicine which works to stop bacteria from growing. This gel works to destroy the harmful bacteria, which then stops the pores from being blocked. As a result, the redness and irritation is relieved.

Who can use Zindaclin gel?

Zindaclin gel may not be suitable for everyone to use.

Before using Zindaclin, inform your doctor if any of the below apply to you:

• You are allergic to clindamycin phosphate or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine (refer to the Ingredients tab for full details)
• You are allergic to the antibiotic lincomycin
• You suffer from inflammatory bowel disease
• You have had diarrhoea while taking any antibiotics in the past
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

This medication should not be used by children who are under 12 years old. Breastfeeding women should also not use Zindaclin as the medicine can pass into the breast milk.

This information may not be exhaustive. Read the patient information leaflet for a full list of warnings.

Can you buy Zindaclin gel over the counter?

No, Zindaclin gel is only available to buy on prescription. It is not for sale over the counter.

Can you buy Zindaclin gel online in the UK?

Zindaclin gel can be ordered online from Medicine Direct, but as this is a prescription-only medicine (POM), you will first need to fill out a confidential online consultation form. This is so one of our registered prescribers can make sure that Zindaclin gel is an appropriate treatment for your condition.

For your own safety, you should only order medicine online from regulated pharmacies, like Medicine Direct. We are regulated by official councils such as the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), so we can guarantee only approved and genuine medication. See our About Us page for more details.

Zindaclin gel alternatives

A range of topical medicines are available from Medicine Direct to treat acne, including:

• Acnecide
• Differin gel
• Dalacin T lotion
• Zineryt lotion
• Duac gel

Alternatively, oral antibiotics such as Erythromycin, Minocycline or Oxytetracycline can also be purchased after completing an online consultation.

Visit the Acne product page to see the full range of medicines we stock to treat this condition.