GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Zindaclin Gel is a topical agent used to treat acne which contains an antibiotic, clindamycin. '.

If you think Zindaclin Gel is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Zindaclin Gel Uses

Zindaclin gel is a medicine with an antibacterial action, that is used in the treatment of acne.

For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the Zindaclin Gel patient information leaflet.

Zindaclin is an antibiotic that reduces the number of bacteria, stops the skin pores becoming blocked and stops new spots forming. This medicine may also help to reduce the redness of the spots you already have.

Acne can have both physical and mental effects, with spots often causing pain and irritation as well as embarrassment and self-consciousness. Treating acne simply and efficiently with Zindaclin gel, allows patients to feel good again.

Zindaclin gel is a prescription-only medication. Always follow the advice of your doctor and read the patient information leaflet provided in the medication packet.

To apply, start by washing your face gently with warm water and mild soap and then pat dry with a towel. Squeeze the prescribed amount of gel onto your fingertip, and then dab the gel onto the forehead, chin, nose and both cheeks, and then spread it gently and evenly across your whole face.

Take care only to apply gel to the affected areas and not healthy skin where you don’t get spots. However, you also shouldn’t just dab the gel onto the individual spots so be sure to use as directed.

Zindaclin contains the active ingredients clindamycin, at a strength of 1% (equating to 10 mg/g) respectively.

The recommended dose is a pea-sized amount of gel, applied once daily as directed by your doctor. To get the best results with Zindaclin, you should not stop using it once your acne starts to clear up, but rather you should keep going as long as your doctor tells you to. Successful treatment can take months and sometimes you won’t notice any improvement until after several weeks, but it’s important to continue as long as your doctor tells you to.

If you forget to use your Zindaclin gel, then use it as soon as you remember, unless it’s nearly time for your next dose. In this case, skip the forgotten dose and move straight onto the next one. Don’t worry but don’t double up on your dose to make up for a missed one.

If you use more Zindaclin gel than you should, then simply wash your skin with plenty of water and feel free to contact your doctor if you are worried.

Before taking Zindaclin gel, you should always first consult your doctor. You should not take Zindaclin gel if any of the following apply to you:

• If you are allergic to the active substance clindamycin phosphate or any of the other ingredients
• If you are allergic to lincomycin, another type of antibiotic.  

Your prescription of Zindaclin gel may also be affected by a number of other factors, so you should make your doctor aware if any of the following apply:

• if you suffer from a condition known as inflammatory bowel disease
• if you have had diarrhoea when you have taken antibiotics

Like many medications with active ingredients, Zindaclin can affect or be affected by other medicines. Particular medications that you may experience this with include the following:

• any other medicines including those that you have bought without a prescription

If you are taking any of the above medications, then you should make your doctor aware so that they can advise whether or not Zindaclin will be the best course of action for you.

Avoid contact of this medicine with the mouth, eyes, and nose. If you do accidentally get the gel in these areas then be sure to wash well with plenty of water.

The most common side effects of using Zindaclin gel include:

• Dry skin
• Redness of the skin
• Skin burning
• Irritation around eyes
• Worsening of acne
• Itchy skin

If you do experience one or more of these side effects and they persist or worsen, then inform your doctor right away. You should also contact your doctor if you notice any serious side effects.

Zindaclin Gel Boots

At the time of writing, Zindaclin gel is not available at Boots. However, should you wish to purchase Zindaclin gel, you can do so at UK Meds. Additionally, if you would like to purchase more than one tube of Zindaclin gel, you can benefit from further savings at UK Meds.

You can safely buy Zindaclin gel online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation with a pharmacist independent prescriber before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Zindaclin gel is the right medication for your medical condition.