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A topical question

  • 21-04-2008 6:52pm
    #1
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,757 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Does anyone reckon that antiperspirant(ive never been able to spell it) is likely to interact with the clindamycin gel i've been prescribed? It's a tough call between reeking and clearing up a skin problem :)


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  • #2
    DrIndy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭DrIndy


    to be honest - i don't know.

    Probably not if it is applied to clean dry skin first - but get a pharmacist to check it as they have big textbooks on it and can even contact the manufacturer directly on your behalf to check.


  • #3
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,757 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    the little textbooks and the insert arent much use. dont think it's the sort of thing that ppl would be expecting to be of note. ill ask the chemist, cheers


  • #4
    SomeDose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭SomeDose


    If the product in question is Duac gel then it wouldn't be unreasonable to maybe lay off the pong-busters...
    [FONT=Geneva,Verdana][FONT=Geneva,Verdana]"Concomitant topical antibiotics, medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, soaps and cosmetics that have a strong drying effect, and products with high concentrations of alcohol and/or astringents, should be used with caution as a cumulative irritant effect may occur". [Manufacturer's SPC]

    As for the other clinda preparations, there's no specific mention of anti-perspirants, but common sense would say that you don't want anything interfering with the absorption of the antibiotic into the affected area. See if the pharmacy has any further info.
    [/FONT][/FONT]


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