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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:38 PM IST
StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is used to treat acne. It contains Clindamycin and Zinc acetate which kill acne-causing bacteria and protect healthy cells from harmful toxins. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as skin peeling, dry skin, pain, redness, itching or burning sensation at the site of application. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.
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About StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream

StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream belongs to the group of medicines known as ‘anti-acne’ used to treat acne (pimples) and kill bacteria, causing acne. Acne is a common skin condition and occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil. The acne-causing bacteria feeds on sebum (natural oil produced by skin) causing redness and swelling.

StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is a combination of two drugs: Clindamycin (antibiotic) and Zinc acetate. Clindamycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, stops or slows down the growth of bacteria and clears acne. Additionally, Zinc oxide has the ability to protect healthy cells from harmful toxins, so in combination with Clindamycin, it helps to clear acne.

Use StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience skin peeling, dry skin, pain, redness, itching or burning sensation at the site of application. Most of these side effects of StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not apply StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream to cuts, open wounds, broken, sunburnt or sensitive skin areas. Avoid sun exposure while using StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream.

Uses of StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream

Treatment of Acne (pimples).

Medicinal Benefits

Clindamycin present in StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is a powerful antibiotic that treats inflammatory acne. It reduces the number of bacterial acne and makes acne less swollen and red. StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream works well for treating stubborn to inflamed acne. Adding zinc acetate with Clindamycin helps to give results faster. It also helps to treat and prevent antibiotic-resistant bacteria from developing.

Directions for Use

Gel/cream: It is only for external use. Take a small amount on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid contact of the medicine with the nose, mouth or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after application.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream

  • Dry skin
  • Skin peeling
  • Skin itching
  • Skin redness
  • Pain or burning sensation of the skin

Drug Warnings

If you have been suggested to use StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream for acne, then you should use it as suggested by your dermatologists before expecting complete results. However, you may notice some new pimples during the initial weeks of treatment, so do not stop applying for the medicine. Just keep using the medicine for the prescribed time limit. You are recommended not to use StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream for more than 12 weeks at once. Do not apply StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream in large amounts or use for a long time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects such as redness, irritation, skin peeling or discomfort. If you have intestine problems, ulcerative colitis (inflammation and sores in the digestive tract) or if you ever had severe diarrhea caused by any antibiotic medicine, please inform your doctor before taking StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream may interact with vitamin A-related drugs known as retinoids (isotretinoin, bexarotene, adapalene, trifarotene), skeletal muscle relaxants (atracurium, cisatracurium, doxacurium, pancuronium, rocuronium, rapacuronium, vecuronium, pipecuronium, mivacurium, metocurine, tubocurarine, succinylcholine), antibiotics (dapsone).

Drug- Food Interaction: If you are taking grapefruit juice, please inform your doctor before taking StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have intestine problems, ulcerative colitis (inflammation and sores in the digestive tract) or if you ever had severe diarrhoea caused by any antibiotic medicine, please inform your doctor before taking StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream. 
 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CISATRACURIUM
  • PANCURONIUM
  • RAPACURONIUM
  • PIPECURONIUM
  • DAPSONE
  • SUCCINYLCHOLINE
  • TUBOCURARINE
  • METOCURINE
  • VECURONIUM
  • ROCURONIUM
  • MIVACURIUM
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • ATRACURIUM
  • TRIFAROTENE
  • BEXAROTENE
  • ADAPALENE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid sun exposure while using StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.
  • Regular exercise can improve your mood and self-esteem though it doesn’t clear acne. Take a shower immediately after finishing exercise as sweat may irritate acne.
  • Do regular hair wash regularly and avoid hair falling across the face.
  • Remove the make-up completely before going to bed.
  • Avoid using products that may cause skin irritation such as harsh soaps, skin cleansers, shampoos, hair removers or waxes, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, detergents and rough fabrics.

Special Advise

  • Do not squeeze, pop or pick spots as it may worsen them and cause permanent scarring.
  • You are advised to consult a dermatologist if acne persists or worsens after using StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream for 1 month.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil, causing pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. Acne affects people of all ages but is most common among teenagers. The symptoms of acne include pus-filled pimples, uninflamed (not swollen) blackheads, red, large and tender bumps. The treatment for acne includes certain creams, cleansers and antibiotics.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is prescribed to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is excreted in human milk. Therefore, StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. However, do not apply StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream on the chest area to avoid the contact of StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream with the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is not recommended for children below 12 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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FAQs

StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is used to treat acne (pimples). StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream is a combination of two drugs: Clindamycin (antibiotic) and Zinc acetate. Clindamycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, stops or slows down the growth of bacteria and clears acne. Additionally, Zinc oxide has the ability to protect healthy cells from harmful toxins, so in combination with Clindamycin, it helps to clear acne.
Yes, StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream may cause photosensitivity (increased skin sensitivity to sunlight) in the treated areas. Therefore, avoid or limit exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. You are advised to use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out to prevent sunburn.
You are not recommended to use StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream with dapsone (antibiotic) at the same time as it may cause temporary change in colour of facial hair (orange or yellow colour). However, please consult a doctor before using StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream with any other medicines.
Yes, StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream may cause dryness of the skin. You can use a fragrance-free, oil-free, hypoallergic moisturizer while using StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream to prevent dry skin. However, do not apply StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream and moisturizer at the same time as it may reduce the effectiveness of StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream. Please consult a doctor before using other products with StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream.
Probably, you will start noticing the improvement within 4 to 6 weeks of using the treatment. However, for getting complete results you need to use it for the time suggested by your doctor.
The time of day is not really that much important, however, what matters is you need to be consistent in applying for medicine daily. If you decide to use StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream in the night then you need to do so every night probably at the same time. Try to maintain a gap of 12 hours and be consistent with the application process.
If you have been suggested to use StayHappi Clindamycin+Zinc acetate Cream for acne, then you should use it as suggested by your dermatologists before expecting complete results. However, you may notice some new pimples during the initial weeks of treatment, so do not stop applying for the medicine. Just keep using the medicine for the prescribed time limit.

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