Nilac Tube Of 20gm Gel

Nilac gel is a combination medicine containing clindamycin (an antibiotic) and nicotinamide or niacin (a form of vitamin B3) as its active components. It helps in reducing acne, whiteheads and blackheads and also reduces acne scars and prevents acne or pimples. Avoid using makeup in excess or any other products on your skin when using this gel.

Avoid using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not pop pimples as that leads to bacteria, pus spreading on the skin that can lead to the spread of pimples and acne scars. Nilac gel is meant only for external application and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

As Nilac gel is meant for external use, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have overapplied it, wipe out excess medicine with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any application of Nilac gel, apply it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next application, skip the missed application and continue with your regular schedule. Do not overapply this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Clindamycin is an antibiotic agent which is widely used to treat various bacterial infection of the skin. It inhibits the growth and multiplication of the acne-causing bacteria.
• Nicotinamide acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces the swelling and redness associated with acne. It also regulates the amount of acne-causing oil being produced by the oil glands in your skin and helps in lightening the marks due to pimple, acne and other skin problems.

Directions for Use

• Use Nilac gel as directed by your doctor.
• It is meant for external use only.
• Apply it on a skin surface free from cuts & wounds.
• Wash your hands before & after using this gel.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this gel rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Nilac gel during pregnancy?

Nilac gel is applied to the skin. The quantity that might get absorbed from the skin is too little, so the chances of any effect in pregnancy are rare. Still, this gel should be used only under medical supervision as its components are known to be unsafe during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. In case you are prescribed this gel avoid using it in larger skin areas for a prolonged duration.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Nilac gel while breastfeeding?

Nilac gel should not be applied to the breast or areas near the breast of breastfeeding mothers as there can be chances of ingestion of this by a breastfed infant. Avoid using it on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Nilac gel?

No information is available on the ability to drive as it is to be applied topically.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Nilac gel?

There is no direct interaction between alcohol and Nilac gel. However, alcohol is known to worsen infection and inflammation. It's better to avoid consuming alcohol when you are prescribed this ointment.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are allergic to any components of this gel or have a history of any allergic skin reaction.
• You are experiencing excessive dryness, irritation and peeling of the skin.
• You have a history of inflammation of the colon or antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and nose.
• This gel should not come into contact with the eyes, mouth, nostrils or internal surfaces of skin.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, wash immediately.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Clindamycin, Nicotinamide or any other components of Nilac gel.
• If you have a history of inflammatory bowel disease.
• If you have experienced diarrhoea upon antibiotic use.

Side effects

• Skin irritation
• Itching
• Dry skin
• Oily skin
• Burning
• Redness
• Swelling

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• There is limited information available on the interaction of Nilac gel with other medicines. However, as this gel contains clindamycin & nicotinamide, any interaction seen with these two components when used alone may occur with this combination.
• This gel is meant for local application on the skin and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine. Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.
• Be cautious if you are taking oral anticoagulants like Warfarin, Acenocoumarol and Fluindione as components of this medicine may interact with that. Regular monitoring of blood coagulation parameters is recommended.

Storage and disposal

• Store Nilac gel at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and direct light.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Nilac gel be used in children?

The safety and effectiveness of this gel in children under the age of 12 have not been studied.

Can I use this gel in viral infections?

Clindamycin is an antibacterial medicine and is not effective against viral infections.

Is Nilac gel good for oily skin?

Yes, it is good for all skin types. It helps in controlling the excessive oil production in the skin.

How to apply Nilac gel on the face?

• Wash your face with a soap or face wash and pat it dry.
• Wash your hands before applying this gel.
• Apply a thin layer, rub it thoroughly and let it get absorbed.
• Avoid touching and pressing the acne or rubbing on the pimple too firmly while applying it.
• Repeat it as prescribed by your doctor.

Does Nilac gel work on pores?

The size of skin pores is usually inherited and this gel may directly not affect the size of pores. However, nicotinamide present in this gel is known to control excessive oil production, which can help in reducing the pore size due to acne and pimples.

Is Nilac gel good for pimples?

Yes, it is very helpful in controlling pimples and also helps in lightening the after marks.

Does Nilac gel remove scars?

Yes, Nilac gel is a topical antibiotic medicine that is used for the treatment of skin bacterial infection and also reduces or removes acne scars and prevents acne or pimples.