Treclin Gel

Treclin gel is a topical treatment for acne that directly targets bacteria to clear the skin. When applied daily in the evening, its dual-action formula combines an antibiotic with a retinoid to leave skin healthy and smooth with consistent use. At 121doc, we offer 30 g tubes of Treclin gel containing 1% clindamycin and 0.025% tretinoin.

Treclin gel contains two ingredients to help clear your acne and prevent future breakouts:

• Clindamycin: an antibiotic that directly targets and kills the bacteria that cause acne. This decreases inflammation and improves skin health.
• Tretinoin: a retinoid that speeds up skin cell turnover, keeping pores clean and preventing the buildup of dead cells. This improves skin texture and stops acne from breaking out again.

Together, these ingredients address multiple causes of acne, causing your skin to heal quickly and effectively.

Treclin is a highly effective acne treatment that helps most people significantly reduce their symptoms within weeks.

Clinical data proves this. In one meta-analysis combining three clinical trials, Treclin achieved a 55% reduction in total lesion count after 12 weeks.

To be prescribed Treclin gel from 121doc, you must be over 18 years old and be approved for treatment in your consultation for acne.

Do not use Treclin if you:

• are allergic to clindamycin, tretinoin, or any other ingredient found in this product
• are allergic to lincomycin
• are pregnant
• have a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis)
• have experienced colitis with past antibiotic use
• or a family member has ever had skin cancer
• have rosacea
• have other acute inflammatory skin conditions (e.g. folliculitis)
• are treating severe acne characterised by pustular and deep cystic nodular lesions

Treclin gel may cause some side effects you should be aware of, although not everybody will experience them.

The most common side effects of Treclin are skin reactions such as:

• dry skin
• skin photosensitivity
• itching
• rash
• scaling
• sunburn

This is not an exhaustive list. For a full list of Treclin side effects, consult the patient information leaflet.

Most people notice a reduction in symptoms after a few weeks of using Treclin gel, but it can take up to 12 weeks of consistent use before your skin heals fully. Here is a general timeline of Treclin’s effects:

• Week 1: you are unlikely to see improvement during this time. In fact, your skin may go through a phase called ‘purging’, where dead cells and bacteria are brought to the surface, making it look and feel worse temporarily.
• Weeks 2-3: Initial improvements may be seen as your skin begins to heal and repair.
• Weeks 4-12: Your skin should get better and better during this time, as the ingredients in Treclin kill acne-causing bacteria.

Patience is key to effective acne treatment with Treclin. Make sure you use it for the entire course prescribed or you risk your condition getting worse.

The longest you can use Treclin gel is 12 weeks (3 months). Any longer than this and the risk of skin irritation rises dramatically. Make sure you only take Treclin for the length prescribed by your doctor. Talk with your doctor about alternative acne treatments if you need a more sustainable solution.

Yes, the tretinoin found in Treclin can help fade the appearance of acne scars by increasing cell turnover and promoting healing. However, Treclin is not prescribed to treat acne scarring, and results are not guaranteed, especially given you can only use Treclin for a maximum of 12 weeks.

No, you cannot get Treclin without a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. Safety is our number one priority at 121doc, and our doctors will only prescribe treatment if you meet the criteria in your online consultation.

A prescription from a trusted healthcare provider like 121doc ensures:

• safety during treatment
• effective results
• monitoring of side effects