Nilac Gel (Clindamycin 1% / Nicotinamide 4%)

Medical Description

Nilac gel is a combination medicine containing clindamycin (an antibiotic) and nicotinamide or niacin (a form of vitamin B3) as its active components. It helps in reducing acne, whiteheads and blackheads and also reduces acne scars and prevents acne or pimples. Avoid using makeup in excess or any other products on your skin when using this gel. Avoid using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not pop pimples as that leads to bacteria, pus spreading on the skin that can lead to the spread of pimples and acne scars. Nilac gel is meant only for external application and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor.

Uses of Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

Nilac gel is used in the treatment of bacterial infection and inflammation of skin such as acne, whiteheads, pimples and blackheads.

Contraindications of Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

If you are allergic to Clindamycin, Nicotinamide or any other components of Nilac gel.
If you have a history of inflammatory bowel disease.
If you have experienced diarrhoea upon antibiotic use.

Side effects of Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

Skin irritation
Itching
Dry skin
Oily skin
Burning
Redness
Swelling

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You are allergic to any components of this gel or have a history of any allergic skin reaction.
You are experiencing excessive dryness, irritation and peeling of the skin.
You have a history of inflammation of the colon or antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and nose.
This gel should not come into contact with the eyes, mouth, nostrils or internal surfaces of skin.
In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, wash immediately.

Mode of Action of Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

How Does It Work?
Clindamycin is an antibiotic agent which is widely used to treat various bacterial infection of the skin. It inhibits the growth and multiplication of the acne-causing bacteria.
Nicotinamide acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces the swelling and redness associated with acne. It also regulates the amount of acne-causing oil being produced by the oil glands in your skin and helps in lightening the marks due to pimple, acne and other skin problems.

Directions for Use of Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

Use Nilac gel as directed by your doctor.
It is meant for external use only.
Apply it on a skin surface free from cuts & wounds.
Wash your hands before & after using this gel.
In case your eyes come in contact with this gel rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

Interactions of Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

Interactions with other medicines
There is limited information available on the interaction of Nilac gel with other medicines. However, as this gel contains clindamycin & nicotinamide, any interaction seen with these two components when used alone may occur with this combination.
This gel is meant for local application on the skin and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine. Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.
Be cautious if you are taking oral anticoagulants like Warfarin, Acenocoumarol and Fluindione as components of this medicine may interact with that. Regular monitoring of blood coagulation parameters is recommended.

Storage and disposal of Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

Store Nilac gel at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and direct light.
Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

Overdose
As Nilac gel is meant for external use, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have overapplied it, wipe out excess medicine with tissue or cotton.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any application of Nilac gel, apply it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next application, skip the missed application and continue with your regular schedule. Do not overapply this medicine to compensate for the missed one.