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Manufacturer/Marketer

Dermajoint India

Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Wegamycin Gel

Wegamycin Gel belongs to the class of medication called 'antibiotics' primarily used to treat acne (pimples). Acne is a skin condition caused when the hair follicles are plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Symptoms include blackheads, pus-filled pimples, and large/red bumps. 

Wegamycin Gel contains 'Clindamycin' that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which stops bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which prevents the multiplication of bacteria.

Wegamycin Gel is for external (for skin) use only. Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips, and mouth. Like all medicines, Wegamycin Gel also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Wegamycin Gel include burning sensation, itching, dryness, redness, oily skin, and peeling of the skin. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Wegamycin Gel. Let your doctor know if you have a history of eczema, dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), inflammatory bowel disease or antibiotic-associated colitis (inflammation of the colon). Do not use Wegamycin Gel on sunburnt, dry, or irritated skin. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother before using Wegamycin Gel. Wegamycin Gel is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

Uses of Wegamycin Gel

Acne (pimples).

Directions for Use

Wegamycin Gel is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips, and mouth.Cream/Gel/Lotion: Take the advised amount of cream/gel/lotion with clean and dry hands. Apply on the affected areas and gently massage it into the skin with your fingers. Wash your hands before and after applying cream/gel/lotion. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected areas. Topical solution: Apply the solution in the dose advised by the doctor to the affected areas of the skin and rub it gently.Mist spray: Spray the solution on the affected areas as directed by your physician and rub it gently.Foam: Apply a generous amount onto the affected areas with hands and massage it with fingers. If the can is warm or the foam seems runny, place the can under cold water.

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Wegamycin Gel

  • Burning sensation
  • Itching
  • Dryness
  • Redness
  • Oily skin
  • Peeling of the skin

Drug Warnings

Do not use Wegamycin Gel if you are allergic to any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema, and dermatitis). Please limit the use of products that contain large amounts of alcohol (astringents, shaving creams or after-shave lotions), hair removal products, and products containing lime or spices while using Wegamycin Gel. Do not apply Wegamycin Gel on mucous membranes, lesions, and large areas of skin. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Wegamycin Gel. Wegamycin Gel is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • ​​​​​​Avoid harsh products on your skin.
  • Do not share cosmetic products, face towels, and bathing bars.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
  • Rinse your face with water several times a day to avoid breakouts.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid infecting the affected area.
  • Hydration is important in managing acne; hence drink 3-4 litres of water daily to eliminate toxins from the body.
  • Include anti-inflammatory foods in your diet.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS - TOPICAL

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WOther bacterial intestinal infections
Severe
CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WDisorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
Severe

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CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WOther bacterial intestinal infections
Severe
How does the disease interact with Wegamycin Gel 15 gm:
Almost all antibacterial medications have been associated with reports of Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD), formerly known as pseudomembranous colitis. It can vary from mild diarrhoea to deadly colitis.

How to manage the interaction:
Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) ranging from mild diarrhoea to colitis has been reported during treatment with antibacterial agents. Therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis and pseudomembranous colitis. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, and antibacterial treatment of C difficile is advised.
CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WDisorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Wegamycin Gel 15 gm:
Benzyl alcohol is frequently used as a preservative in the formulation of multidose vials for parenteral medicines. Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals believe that using them in neonates, especially preterm and underweight newborns, is contraindicated. In low birth weight preterm newborns, the use of benzyl alcohol in bacteriostatic saline intravascular flush and endotracheal tube lavage solutions has been linked to mortality and serious respiratory and metabolic problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Parenteral medications containing benzyl alcohol as a preservative are contraindicated in neonates, particularly premature infants and infants of low birth weight.
CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WOther diseases of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Wegamycin Gel 15 gm:
The liver is the primary site of Wegamycin Gel 15 gm metabolism. Patients with significantly impaired hepatic function may have a rise in the blood concentration of Wegamycin Gel 15 gm and a prolongation of the half-life. Additionally, the drug's usage may result in abnormal liver enzyme levels and jaundice. Patients with liver problems should receive Wegamycin Gel 15 gm therapy with caution. When given every 8 hours, dosage modifications might not be required. However, with high-dose therapy, serum concentrations should be observed, and during prolonged therapy, regular liver function tests should be carried out.

How to manage the interaction:
Wegamycin Gel 15 gm is primarily metabolized by the liver. Therapy with Wegamycin Gel 15 gm should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Serum concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic liver function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.
CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Wegamycin Gel 15 gm:
Wegamycin Gel 15 gm is partially removed by the kidney. Wegamycin Gel 15 gm should be used with caution in individuals with significantly impaired renal function. Dosage changes are probably to be required. Serum Wegamycin Gel 15 gm concentrations should be monitored throughout high-dose therapy, and renal function tests should be conducted on a regular basis during extended medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Wegamycin Gel 15 gm should be administered cautiously in patients with severely impaired renal function. Serum Wegamycin Gel 15 gm concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic renal function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.
CLINDAMYCIN-1%W/WOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Wegamycin Gel 15 gm:
Wegamycin Gel 15 gm is partially removed by the kidney. Wegamycin Gel 15 gm should be used with caution in individuals with significantly impaired renal function. Dosage changes are probably to be required. Serum Wegamycin Gel 15 gm concentrations should be monitored throughout high-dose therapy, and renal function tests should be conducted on a regular basis during extended medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Wegamycin Gel 15 gm should be administered cautiously in patients with severely impaired renal function. Serum Wegamycin Gel 15 gm concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic renal function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.

FAQs

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.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • WARFARIN
  • ATRACURIUM
  • VECURONIUM

Special Advise

  • Consult your dermatologist if you do not notice any improvement after 4-6 weeks of treatment with Wegamycin Gel.
  • Foam products are flammable; keep them away from flames and extreme heat. Do not puncture or incinerate the foam canister.
  • If the acne doesn't improve, ultrasound scanning of the abdomen is advised to check if there is any possibility of PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Acne: It is a skin condition caused when the hair follicles are plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. It commonly occurs in teenagers though all age groups are affected. Symptoms include blackheads, pus-filled pimples, and large/red bumps. Break-outs can happen on the face, neck, back, shoulders, and chest. The risk factors for acne are hormonal changes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), poor sleep, stress, smoking, dermatological and cosmetic products with high oil content, and genetic conditions. Treatment involves antibiotics, retinoids, and topical products with diet and lifestyle changes. 

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