Atoin C Gel - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is atoin c gel used for?
Atoin C Gel is a combination medicine used to treat acne vulgaris. It contains Clindamycin, an antibiotic that kills acne-causing bacteria, and Tretinoin, a retinoid that unclogs pores and promotes skin renewal. Apply a thin layer once daily at night.
- Generic Name: Clindamycin + Tretinoin
- Manufacturer: Canbro Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ atoin c gel Uses & Benefits
Acne vulgaris, comedonal acne, inflammatory acne.
Off-label uses: Rosacea, Photodamage
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Clindamycin + Tretinoin |
| Brand Name | Acsolve C Gel |
| Manufacturer | Canbro Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Retinoid |
| Route of Administration | Topical |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis; Tretinoin normalizes follicular keratinization.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take atoin c gel
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of atoin c gel
โ Common Side Effects
- Skin dryness
- Peeling
- Erythema
- Burning sensation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Severe allergic reactions
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Contact dermatitis
- Hyperpigmentation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin | Major | Antagonism of clindamycin effect |
| Neuromuscular blocking agents | Major | Enhanced neuromuscular blockade |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced efficacy of contraceptive |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased skin irritation |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Minor | Possible oxidation of tretinoin |
| Salicylic acid | Minor | Increased skin dryness |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Erythromycin
- Neuromuscular blocking agents
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Corticosteroids
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Salicylic acid
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, history of enteritis, colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Skin irritation, therapeutic response, signs of infection.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; limited data.
๐ Overdose Management
Topical overdose unlikely; if ingested, symptomatic treatment.
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose.