Aviclin (Skin) (10 gm) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Avalanche Pharmaceuticals. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Nicotinamide, Clindamycin. This drug comes in the form of Gel. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 gm and is priced at Rs 72 (arround $1.008 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Nicotinamide+ Clindamycin)
Pharma Company :
Avalanche Pharmaceuticals
Brand Label :
Aviclin (Skin) (10 gm)
Preparation Type :
Gel
Single Dose :
10 gm
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Nicotinamide-4% w/w Clindamycin-1% w/w
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 gm
Price Unit :
Rs 72 INR (arround $1.008 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 72 INR (arround $1.008 US Dollar)
Drug details for Aviclin (Skin) (10 gm)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Aviclin (Skin) (10 gm) are :
Nicotinamide-4% w/w Clindamycin-1% w/w
Nicotinamide Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Nicotinamide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Nicotinamide..
Clindamycin Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs. Clindamycin is in a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics such as clindamycin will not kill the viruses that cause colds, flu, and other infections.Respiratory tract, (staphylococci, Pneumococci)Skin and soft tissue and dental nasopharyngeal infections.
For more details on Clindamycin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Clindamycin..
Aviclin (Skin) (10 gm) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 8 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Aviclin (Skin) (10 gm), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Nicotinamide-4% w/w Clindamycin-1% w/w). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.