Clinvan Gel

Clinvan Gel is a combination medicine that is used to treats acne. It minimizes excessive oil production, thus reduces inflammation. It also prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause acne. This also helps to prevent pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the skin.

Clinvan Gel is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

This is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause dryness, peeling, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Most of these side effects can be prevented by using a skin moisturizer and drinking plenty of water. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before using this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult your doctor. During the course of the treatment, do not touch, prick or scratch the infected skin areas as this may worsen or spread the acne. Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen before stepping out in the sun. It is also advised, not to receive any cosmetic procedures without asking your doctor.

• Treatment of Acne

Treatment of Acne
Clinvan Gel helps treat and control acne by killing the acne-causing bacteria. It reduces redness, swelling, and pain around acne and helps in faster healing. Clinvan Gel also moisturizes the skin and reduces acne scars and blemishes. It helps to smooth and even out skin texture to leave it supple and soft. Using this medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as acne reduces.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sebumclear N

• Skin peeling
• Erythema (skin redness)
• Dry skin
• Burning sensation at the site of application

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Clinvan Gel is a combination of three medicines: Allantoin, Clindamycin and Niacinamide which treat pimples (acne). Allantoin is a skin protectant which works as a moisturizer and relieves minor skin irritations. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by penetrating into the skin and killing acne-causing bacteria. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B. It exerts anti-inflammatory effects when applied to the skin and reduces swelling, redness and tenderness associated with acne.

• You may have to use it for a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.

• Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Clinvan Gel.

• Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by acne.

• It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.

• Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.

• Dry skin is a common side effect. Use skin moisturizers and avoid alcohol-based products to avoid dryness.

• Inform your doctor if symptoms do not get improves within 2-4 weeks of the treatment.

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