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Treclin Gel For Effective Moderate Acne Treatment

Treclin Gel For Effective Moderate Acne Treatment

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  • tickDual-action treatment combines antibiotics and retinoids for effective acne control
  • tickPromotes skin cell renewal while fighting acne-causing bacteria
  • tickTreats various acne symptoms including blackheads, whiteheads and pustules
  • tickMore effective when used as a combination than as individual treatments
  • tickSimple once-daily application at bedtime
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About Treclin Gel

Treclin Gel is a prescription-only topical treatment gel for moderate acne, available through a quick and easy online consultation with The Independent Pharmacy. It has a dual-action formula that combines the antibiotic clindamycin with the retinoid tretinoin. Through this combination, it helps promote skin cell renewal while fighting bacteria.

Treclin is a once-daily targeted treatment, and is suitable for people over the age of 12. If you’re experiencing moderate acne and are looking for a treatment targeting the root cause rather than just masking the symptoms, Treclin may be a good option.

Start your online consultation with our discreet clinical team to find out today.

Suitable for age: 18 Years +
Maximum per order:3
Consultation required?Yes

This treatment requires an online consultation for review by our medical team. The decision to supply the specific treatment and quantity requested will be based on whether our medical team are satisfied that it will be safe, appropriate, and effective.

Type of medicine
Antibiotic and retinoid
Works by
Antibiotic attacks acne-causing bacteria that live on the skin and the retinoic acid helping dead skin cells to shed
Active ingredient
Clindamycin and Tretinoin
Effective within
6 weeks
Pack size
30g
Strength
1%/0.025% w/w Gel
Common side effects
Slight stinging or skin pain, Skin irritation or tenderness, Skin burning sensation, Dry skin, Itching
Manufacturer
Mylan
Generic
No
Use with alcohol
No known issues

Treclin Information

Treclin is a prescription combination acne gel containing two active ingredients: clindamycin 1% and tretinoin 0.025%. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that helps reduce bacteria and inflammation, and Tretinoin helps clear blocked pores and prevent new breakouts from forming. If you’re experiencing moderate acne and are over 12 years old, Treclin may be suitable for you. Treclin comes in a 30g tube as a translucent yellow gel, ready to be used once per evening.

How Does Treclin Acne Gel Work?

Treclin works in two ways. First, the antibiotic Clindamycin fights the bacteria that cause spots to form and reduces inflammation of the skin. At the same time, Tretinoin helps your skin stay unblocked by making sure dead skin cells shed properly. Between the two, they tackle whiteheads, blackheads, inflamed spots and redness. Combining the ingredients to use them together makes Treclin more effective than using each ingredient individually.

For more information on Treclin gel and acne treatment, see our guide to Treclin gel, or visit our acne FAQ.

How To Take/Use Treclin Gel

You should use Treclin once daily, at bedtime. Use a mild soap to gently cleanse your face, and pat dry with a clean towel. Apply a small, pea-sized amount of Treclin gel to your fingertip, dot it onto the affected areas (forehead, chin, nose, and cheeks), before gently spreading it over your whole face. Never use more than directed, and if you miss an application, don’t double up - just continue treatment as normal, skipping the missed dose. Using too much can irritate the skin and won’t speed up the results.

It typically takes several weeks to see results, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t notice a difference immediately. You shouldn’t use Treclin for more than three months without seeking medical advice to make sure it’s still suitable for you.

Ingredients

Treclin Gel contains two active ingredients: clindamycin 10 mg/g, an antibiotic, and tretinoin 0.25 mg/g. These are the bits that do the heavy lifting, unblocking your pores and renewing your skin. The inactive ingredients are the ones that keep the treatment working, shelf stable and safe to use. The other ingredients are purified water, glycerol, carbomers, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), polysorbate 80 (E433), disodium edetate, anhydrous citric acid, propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), butyl hydroxytoluene (E321), trometamol.

Side Effects

When you first start using Treclin Gel, you may notice some side effects. These could include dry skin, irritation, a stinging or burning sensation or a slight peeling of your skin. These typically subside after a few weeks, and can often actually be a sign that the treatment is working. As your skin adjusts to the treatment they should resolve, but severe discomfort, ongoing redness or signs of an allergic reaction should prompt you to stop using the gel and seek medical attention.

Warnings

You shouldn’t use Treclin Gel if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. You should use contraception while using this medicine and for one month after you finish using Treclin Gel.

For more information, read our acne during pregnancy guide.

You should also avoid using this medication if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients. Treclin can make inflammatory bowel disease, eczema and rosacea worse, so you shouldn’t use it if you have those conditions.

When using Treclin, always avoid getting it in your eyes or inside your nose or mouth. You should use sunscreen and avoid direct sun for the duration of your treatment. This is because Treclin causes your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight.

For all warnings and side effects, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.

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Daniel Hurley

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Daniel Hurley
Daniel Hurley
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Pharmacist Independent Prescriber

Dan is an experienced pharmacist having spent time working in both primary and secondary care. He currently supports our clinical team by providing robust clinical governance review of our internal processes and information.