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Wegamycin Gel Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/W

Uses:

<p>Wegamycin Gel is used in the treatment of Acne (pimples). The detailed uses of Wegamycin Gel are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Acne Treatment: </strong>Wegamycin Gel helps minimise acne and prevent future breakouts by controlling oil production and clearing clogged pores.</li><li><strong>Anti-Inflammatory Benefits:</strong> Wegamycin Gel soothes redness and irritation caused by acne lesions, promoting healthier-looking skin.</li><li><strong>Gentle Exfoliation:</strong> Wegamycin Gel supports the removal of dead skin cells, enhancing skin texture and preventing pore congestion.</li><li><strong>Bacterial Defence: </strong>Wegamycin Gel is packed with active ingredients, it targets acne-causing bacteria, reducing the chances of new blemishes.</li><li><strong>Oil Control: </strong>Wegamycin Gel is ideal for oily skin types, it effectively regulates excess sebum for a balanced complexion.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Wegamycin Gel is an antibiotic that treats acne (pimples). It contains Clindamycin which works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them.

FAQs

Wegamycin Gel belongs to the class of medication called 'antibiotics' primarily used to treat acne (pimples).

Wegamycin Gel is an antibiotic that treats acne or pimples. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth.

Wegamycin Gel should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), allergic conditions like asthma and hay fever, and skin problems like eczema and dermatitis.

You are recommended to use Wegamycin Gel for as long as it is advised by the doctor. Wegamycin Gel usually improves your skin condition in 4-6 weeks of treatment. Please contact your doctor if you notice no improvement after a month of treatment.

Wegamycin Gel is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Wegamycin Gel unless the doctor advised doing so. Do not apply Wegamycin Gel on mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If Wegamycin Gel comes in contact with eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water.

You can leave the medicine overnight on the skin if you are using cream/gel/lotion formulations. However, if any irritation occurs, please stop usage and consult your doctor.

Wegamycin Gel may cause side effects such as dryness, redness, itching, burning sensation, and skin peeling. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, do not put Wegamycin Gel in the freezer, as it may change its efficacy. Store it at room temperature only in a cool and dark place.

No, using Wegamycin Gel more frequently than recommended or on large areas of the body may cause hormonal imbalance. It may affect the growth and development in children. Generally, it is not used for children below 12 years unless it is prescribed by a dermatologist depending upon the clinical condition.

Wegamycin Gel is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Even if you see improvement in your condition, do not stop using it as discontinuing Wegamycin Gel too early may cause symptoms to worsen or reappear.