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Clindamycin / Tretinoin Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 5, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 1.2%-0.025%

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Acne

At bedtime, squeeze a pea-sized amount of medication into one fingertip, dot it onto the chin, cheeks, nose, and forehead, and then gently rub over the entire face.

Comments: Avoid the eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. This medication is not for oral, ophthalmic, intranasal or intravaginal use.

Use: Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne

Patients 12 years through 18 years: At bedtime, squeeze a pea-sized amount of medication into one fingertip, dot it onto the chin, cheeks, nose, and forehead, and then gently rub over the entire face.

Comments: Avoid the eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. This medication is not for oral, ophthalmic, intranasal or intravaginal use.

Use: Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Other Comments

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Further information

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