erytop gel - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is erytop gel used for?
erytop gel (Clindamycin (1% w/w)) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Clindamycin (1% w/w), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Clindamycin (1% w/w)
- Manufacturer: USV Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
๐ erytop gel Uses & Benefits
- Erytop 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.Erytop Gel is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor.
- You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine.
- It should not be applied to broken or damaged skin.
- Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly.
- Do not stop using it as soon as your acne starts to get better.
- Ask your doctor when you should stop treatment.Common side effects like minor itching, burning, or redness of the skin and oily skin may be seen in some people.
- These are usually temporary and resolve on their own.
- Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.It is a safe medicine, but you should inform your doctor if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines).
- Also, inform the doctor if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics or if you are using any other medicines to treat skin conditions.
- Consult your doctor about using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Clindamycin (1% w/w) |
| Brand Name | erytop gel |
| Manufacturer | USV Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Lincosamides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take erytop gel
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of erytop 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.
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๐ Substitutes for erytop gel
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Clindamycin (1% w/w)):
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acnegon 1% gelMega Pharmaceuticals โน29.00 82% CHEAPER
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klinser gelLancer Health Care Pvt Ltd โน33.17 79.4% CHEAPER
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luxitop gelLuxica Pharma Inc. โน35.00 78.3% CHEAPER
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clin gold 1% gelIndkus Biotech India โน36.00 77.6% CHEAPER
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akni gelServe Pharmaceuticals โน36.18 77.5% CHEAPER
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acneclin gelThemis Medicare Ltd โน36.20 77.5% CHEAPER
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clinox gelWill Impex โน40.00 75.2% CHEAPER
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clintop 1% creamDaffohils Laboratories Pvt Ltd โน41.00 74.5% CHEAPER
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acneris creamPsycormedies โน50.23 68.8% CHEAPER
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clearacne 1% creamMan Serve Pharma โน51.50 68% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.