akni gel - Clindamycin (1% w/w) medicine

Akni Gel (Clindamycin 1% w/w) - Uses, Price, Side Effects

4.6 (16 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Serve Pharmaceuticals ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is akni gel used for?

Akni Gel contains Clindamycin 1% w/w, a topical antibiotic used to treat acne vulgaris. It works by stopping the growth of acne-causing bacteria on the skin, reducing inflammation and preventing new breakouts. Apply a thin layer to affected areas twice daily.

  • Generic Name: Clindamycin (1% w/w)
  • Manufacturer: Serve Pharmaceuticals
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š akni gel Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Clindamycin (1% w/w)
Brand Nameakni gel
ManufacturerServe Pharmaceuticals
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassLincosamides
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take akni gel

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of akni gel

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

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Erythromycin Moderate Antagonism of clindamycin effect
Neuromuscular blocking agents Major Enhanced neuromuscular blockade

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

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