Description
Treclin Gel 30g is a prescription topical acne treatment for adults and adolescents aged 12+ with mild to moderate acne vulgaris. It combines clindamycin (an antibiotic) and tretinoin (a retinoid) to reduce acne‑associated bacteria and inflammation while helping keep pores clear to prevent new breakouts. Used correctly once daily in the evening, Treclin can improve spots, blackheads and whiteheads over time.
Buy Treclin Gel Online UK
You can buy Treclin Gel online in the UK after a clinician suitability check. The consultation confirms it’s appropriate for your acne type and medical history (including pregnancy status), checks for interactions, and provides a safe‑use routine to reduce irritation.
Active Ingredients (Single Strength)
Treclin Gel is supplied in one strength:
- Clindamycin phosphate equivalent to clindamycin 10mg per gram (1%)
- Tretinoin 0.25mg per gram (0.025%)
At a Glance
- Indication: mild to moderate acne vulgaris (spots, blackheads, whiteheads)
- Age: adults and adolescents aged 12+
- How often: apply a thin layer once daily in the evening
- Duration: typically prescribed for a limited course (often 10–12 weeks) to reduce antibiotic resistance risk
- Storage: do not store above 25°C; do not freeze; discard 3 months after first opening
How Treclin Works
Treclin uses a dual‑action approach to acne:
- Clindamycin reduces acne‑associated bacteria and inflammation within clogged pores.
- Tretinoin increases skin cell turnover and helps prevent pore blockages (comedones), reducing blackheads and whiteheads.
- Using an antibiotic with a retinoid can improve inflammatory acne while helping prevent new lesions forming.
How to Use Treclin Gel (Once‑Daily Night Routine)
Apply Treclin once daily in the evening to clean, dry skin. Use a thin layer over the affected area not only on individual spots.
Step‑by‑step application
- Wash with a gentle cleanser and pat dry.
- Wait 20–30 minutes after washing (dry skin reduces irritation).
- Apply a thin film to the acne‑affected area once daily in the evening.
- Avoid eyes, lips, nostrils, mucous membranes, and broken/eczema‑affected skin.
- Wash hands after applying.
If irritation happens
- Mild redness, dryness, peeling or stinging can occur in the first weeks.
- Use a non‑comedogenic moisturiser and consider applying every other night for 1-2 weeks, then increase to nightly if tolerated.
- Use SPF 30+ daily and avoid sunbeds (tretinoin increases sun sensitivity).
Warnings & Precautions
- Do not use during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while using Treclin, stop and seek medical advice.
- Avoid applying to sunburned, cut, or irritated skin.
- Avoid waxing on treated areas (risk of skin lifting/irritation).
- Seek urgent advice if you develop severe, persistent diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, or blood/mucus in stool (rare risk with topical clindamycin).
- Benzoyl peroxide is not in Treclin, so it won’t bleach fabrics but tretinoin can still increase irritation with harsh products.
What to avoid while using Treclin
- Harsh scrubs, abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based toners
- Strong acids/exfoliants (AHA/BHA) unless a clinician advises spacing
- Other topical retinoids at the same time unless advised
Treclin Gel Side Effects
Common side effects are usually local skin reactions, especially early on:
- Dryness, peeling, redness
- Burning or stinging sensation
- Itching
- Increased sun sensitivity
Stop and seek urgent medical help if you develop signs of a serious allergic reaction (swelling, breathing difficulty).
Ingredients
Active ingredients: clindamycin (as clindamycin phosphate) 10mg/g and tretinoin 0.25mg/g.
Other ingredients include purified water, glycerol, carbomers, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), polysorbate 80 (E433), disodium edetate, citric acid (anhydrous), butylhydroxytoluene (E321), and trometamol.
Storage (Important)
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Do not freeze.
- Keep the tube tightly closed.
- Discard 3 months after first opening (even if product remains).
How Long Does Treclin Take to Work?
Some people notice fewer inflamed spots after a few weeks, but meaningful improvement often takes 6–8 weeks. Continue as prescribed. If you have severe irritation or no improvement, a clinician can adjust your plan.
Related Prescription Acne Treatments
Depending on your acne type, these alternatives may be suitable:
How to Order Treclin Online (UK)
- Complete the online acne consultation and medication check (including pregnancy status).
- A UK‑registered clinician confirms suitability and provides routine guidance.
- If appropriate, Treclin Gel is prescribed and supplied for delivery.
FAQs
- Can I use Treclin on blackheads and whiteheads?
Yes. Tretinoin helps prevent clogged pores, which can reduce comedones (blackheads and whiteheads).
- Can I wear moisturiser and makeup with Treclin?
Yes. Use a non‑comedogenic moisturiser to reduce dryness. Apply makeup after the gel has absorbed.
- Can I use Treclin with other acne products?
Some combinations increase irritation. A clinician can advise a schedule (for example, spacing actives on different nights).
Apply the next dose at the usual evening time. Do not apply a double dose.
- How long can I use Treclin for?
Courses are usually limited (often around 10-12 weeks). Follow your prescriber’s advice to reduce antibiotic resistance risk.
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