Clingard Gel is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat acne, which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. This medicine works by attacking the bacteria that cause these pimples.

Clingard Gel is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Clingard Gel

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Clingard Gel

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Clingard Gel is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Clingard Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clingard

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Skin rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

How to use Clingard Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clingard Gel is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clingard Gel is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Clingard Gel for the treatment of acne.
You may have to use it for a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Clingard Gel.
Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by acne.
It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Clingard Gel and consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Lincomycin

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Lincosamides

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

User feedback

Patients taking Clingard Gel

Once A Day

60%

Twice A Day

30%

Thrice A Day

10%

What are you using Clingard Gel for?

Acne

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

50%

Excellent

42%

Average

What were the side-effects while using Clingard Gel?

Vaginal infla*

75%

Vulvovaginal *

25%

*Vaginal inflammation, Vulvovaginal discomfort

How do you take Clingard Gel?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Clingard Gel on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

Q. How to use Clingard Gel?

Before using Clingard Gel, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Clingard Gel gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

Q. How long should I use Clingard Gel?

Use Clingard Gel for as long as your doctor tells you. You may have to use it for several months to clear your acne completely. Even the initial benefits may take several weeks to appear following which you shall be able to note a gradual but definite improvement. Usually, Clingard Gel should be used for a maximum of 12 weeks. You may need to use more than one tube of Clingard Gel during each course of treatment.

Q. What does Clingard Gel do for acne?

Clingard Gel treats and prevents acne by stopping the growth of bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) which causes it. Acne is an extremely common skin condition. During adolescence, grease glands in the skin produce extra grease in response to normal amounts of sex hormones in the body which can cause blocked pores (i.e., blackheads). When this happens, the pores are invaded by bacteria. As a result, certain chemicals are produced which go into deeper parts of the skin to produce red spots filled with pus, called acne.

Q. Is Clingard Gel effective?

Clingard Gel is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clingard Gel too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Can Clingard Gel cause skin rash?

The common side effects of Clingard Gel are irritation, swollen, pale red bumps, and dryness. A scaly skin rash may occur rarely with the use of Clingard Gel. You must consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Q. What precautions do I need to take while using Clingard Gel?

Be careful not to get Clingard Gel into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Clingard Gel if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly, to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Clingard Gel with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Clingard Gel only if prescribed by the doctor.

Q. Is Clingard Gel effective?

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Country of origin: India

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