Clear T Gel - Almasi Skincare

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Clear T gel is used for acne treatment in Nairobi Kenya. It is a prescription medication manufactured by Ochoa Laboratories and it is one of the top medicines for acne treatment in patients who are 12 years old or older.

Clear T Gel Composition

Clear T is a gel which contains 1% clindamycin and 0.025% tretinoin.

Clear T Gel Indication

It contains clindamycin and this study found that clindamycin was effective for treatment of acne. It also contains tretinoin and this study found that tretinoin was effective for acne treatment. It is therefore a very effective medicine for acne treatment.

Clear T gel benefits include acne treatment by reducing the number and severity of the acne pimples.

Symptoms of acne include comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) as well as pimples, cysts and nodules.

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Dose

Clear T gel for acne treatment is applied once a day at night after washing the affected area with a mild cleanser and water.

Clear T Gel Side Effects

Side effects include itching, dryness, peeling and redness of the skin as well as a burning or stinging sensation. Allergic contact dermatitis may also develop. The acne may also worsen before it gets better during the first 2 to 4 weeks for treatment.

Bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, colitis and pseudomembranous colitis may develop in rare circumstances due to the Clindamycin. If diarrhea develops, its use should be discontinued.

Precautions

Do not apply it if you are allergic to tretinoin and clindamycin.

There may be increased skin irritation when use together with products with high concentration of alcohol, astringents, spices or lime.

If skin irritation develops when using it, stop using it and wash the area.

Contraindications

Do not use it if you have hypersensitivity to tretinoin, clindamycin or lincomycin.

It should not be used by persons with regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, and antibiotic associated colitis.

Interactions

Drug to Drug Interactions

It should not be used together with products that contain Erythromycin due to antagonism between Erythromycin and Clindamycin.

It should be used with caution in patients receiving neuromuscular blocking agents since Clindamycin can enhance the effect of those agents.

Benzoyl peroxide should not be applied together with tretinoin because it decreases the effectiveness of tretinoin. However, it can be used together with adapalene. To learn more click on the link to read about Benzoyl Peroxide in Kenya.

Do not apply it on the skin together with other medications or skincare products.

Clear T Pregnancy Category

This means it should NOT be used in pregnancy because tretinoin has a high risk of causing permanent damage to the fetus. Adequate, well-controlled or observational studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities.

It should therefore never be used by pregnant women or breastfeeding women. It should also not be used on skin with eczema or on sunburnt skin.

Presentation

It comes in a plastic tube.

Storage

It should be stored in a dry and dark place below 30 degrees C while protected from light.

Availability

Clear T Gel can be purchased from the best pharmacies in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.

Clear T Gel Price

The Clear T Gel price in Kenya is Ksh 700.

FAQ

How Do You Use Clear T Gel?

Wash the affected area with a mild cleanser and water and pat it dry. Apply a thin layer of the medication to the face at night.

How Many Days Does It Take For Clear T Gel To Work?

It takes 2-6 weeks for symptoms to improve though the acne may get worse before it gets better.

How Long Should I Apply Clear T Gel?

You should use it for the length of time prescribed by a Doctor though it is important to note that the full benefits may not be visible until after 12 weeks of use.