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Dalacin-T Lotion

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Dalacin-T lotion - Topical antibiotic acne treatment

Dalacin-T lotion contains the antibiotic, clindamycin. It is available online from The Independent Pharmacy Online Doctor to treat acne following a free online consultation. It is applied to the affected areas twice daily and helps to kill the bacteria that cause acne and clear up your condition over a number of months.

Suitable for age: 18 Years +
Maximum per order:4
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
Topical antibiotic
Works by
Slows and stops the growth of bacteria on the skin.
Active ingredient
Clindamycin phosphate
Strength
10 mg in 1 ml
Effective within
2 months
Pack size
60ml
Manufacturer
Pfizer
Generic
No
Use with alcohol
No known issues

Dalacin-T - Important Information

What is Dalacin-T and what is it used for?

Dalacin T topical lotion is an antibiotic acne treatment that contains the active ingredient clindamycin phosphate. Clindamycin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections. Dalacin T topical lotion is mainly used in the treatment of acne vulgaris and is available in a 50ml bottle. The lotion itself is a white to off-white emulsion. Dalacin T topical lotion is manufactured by Pharmacia, which is part of the Pfizer group.

How does Dalacin-T work?

Dalacin-T topical lotion works by inhibiting acne-causing bacteria from producing proteins that are essential to them. Without these proteins, the bacteria are unable to replicate and increase in numbers. After treating the affected skin topically with clindamycin, any remaining bacteria will eventually die out or be destroyed by the body’s natural immune system.

The bacteria associated with causing acne is called Propionibacterium. This is a very common type of bacteria that can be found naturally on a person’s skin. Propionibacterium feeds on sebum, which is natural oil produced by the sebaceous glands. When propionibacterium feeds on sebum it produces waste products and fatty acids. These waste products can irritate the sebaceous glands, causing them to become inflamed. This inflammation can cause spots to appear. For more information on the Cause of Acne and How to Prevent It please read our helpful guide.

Dalacin-T topical lotion works by preventing propionibacterium from producing proteins that are essential to them. Without these proteins, the bacteria are unable to replicate and increase in numbers. Treating this type of acne with Dalacin-T lotion will result in the reduction of propionibacterium, bringing any inflammation under control and allowing the skin to heal naturally. After treating the affected skin topically with Clindamycin, any remaining bacteria will eventually die out or be destroyed by the body’s natural immune system.

Dalacin-T lotion can dry the skin so it is particularly good to treat acne where the skin is also greasy. It is applied directly to the affected areas twice daily. It will usually require a few weeks of treatment before the condition of the skin noticeably improves.

Do not squeeze your spots or try to ‘dig out’ blackheads. It can make your acne worse and even cause permanent scarring.

Alternatives to Dalacin-T

Zindaclin Gel is a direct alternative to Dalacin-T Lotion. It contains the same active ingredient and is very effective at helping to clear up acne. For more information on available acne treatments please take a look at our Advice for Acne page.

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Dalacin-T Directions

  • Dalacin-T lotion should be applied to the affected areas twice daily, after washing with a mild cleanser.
  • Gently apply to all areas of the affected skin, not just the individual spots.
  • To get the best effects from Dalacin-T lotion it is important that it is used regularly for a number of continuous months. Continue to use Dalacin-T for ONE to TWO months after the acne has cleared. Improvement should be seen after a few weeks.

Dalacin-T Ingredients

Each 1ml of Dalacin-T topical lotion contains the equivalent of 10mg Clindamycin.

Dalacin-T topical lotion also contains the following excipients:

Glycerol, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, stearic acid, tegin, cetostearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, methylparaben and water.

Dalacin-T Side effects

Dalacin-T can cause some side effects in a small number of people. These are most likely to occur as your skin is getting used to the treatment. They can include skin irritation, itching, drying, or oily skin. You may wish to skip the treatment for a day if you experience these side effects to give your skin time to recover.

Like all topical preparations there is the potential that you may be allergic to Dalacin-T lotion. We recommend you do a spot test before commencing treatment.

Dalacin-T Warnings

Dalacin-T solution should not cause a harmful interaction with any of your other current medicines. Dalacin-T should not be used with other acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide as they can have additive drying effects. Please read the Patient Information Leaflet enclosed with your medicines for further information.

Dalacin-T has a drying effect on the skin so it is important to try to ensure that any toiletries containing alcohol or other skin-drying ingredients are not used.

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop severe, persistent or bloody diarrhoea (which may be associated with stomach pain or fever). This is an uncommon side effect which may occur after treatment with antibiotics and can be a sign of serious bowel inflammation or pseudomembranous colitis.

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Scott McDougall

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Scott is one of the two founders of The Independent Pharmacy. He is a registered pharmacist and the registered manager of our service with the CQC.

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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.