Klinsoft Gel

Composition of Klinsoft Gel

Klinsoft Gel contains Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w). It belongs to the Antibacterial agent and B-complex vitamin class of medicines.

Uses of Klinsoft Gel

• This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection
• gut infection
• skin infection
• dental infection
• vitamin b deficiency
• nerve pain and tingling
• anaemia and tiredness due to deficiency.

Key benefits

• Targets infections that other antibiotic groups do not reach
• Corrects a deficiency that causes tiredness and nerve symptoms
• Supports the formation of healthy red blood cells
• Generally well tolerated

How Klinsoft Gel works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Clindamycin and Niacinamide. Clindamycin kills or stops the growth of the bacteria causing your infection. Niacinamide replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food.

How to take Klinsoft Gel

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and nerve symptoms. It is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Klinsoft Gel

Most side effects of Klinsoft are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• Metallic taste
• Loose motions
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Harmless bright yellow urine

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Klinsoft Gel

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Do not drink any alcohol while taking metronidazole, ornidazole or tinidazole, or for the period after the course that your doctor states — the combination causes severe flushing, vomiting and a racing heart. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Tetracyclines stain developing teeth and are avoided in young children and in pregnancy. Antibiotics do not work against colds, flu or most sore throats, which are caused by viruses. Tingling, numbness or burning in the hands and feet should be assessed by a doctor rather than self-treated — a supplement does not address the cause. Folic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency while nerve damage continues, so B12 should be checked before taking folic acid long term. Bright yellow urine after a B-complex dose is expected and harmless.

Do not take Klinsoft if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron, zinc and calcium reduce the absorption of tetracyclines — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner. Long-term metformin, acid-reducing medicines and some anti-epileptics lower B12 or folate levels. Tell your doctor if you take levodopa, as vitamin B6 can reduce its effect.

How to store Klinsoft Gel

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Klinsoft Gel

Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Take tetracyclines with a full glass of water and stay upright for half an hour afterwards. Never use a leftover antibiotic, or someone else's, for a new illness. A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SKINOCEAN PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic and Vitamin supplement

Drug class:

Antibacterial agent and B-complex vitamin