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Veltin Information

Veltin Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate/Tretinoin) is a combination medicine used on the skin to treat acne in people 12 years and older. It helps decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and helps pimples that do develop to heal more quickly. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria that cause acne.

Veltin Side Effects

The most common side effects of Veltin may include skin irritation such as dryness, peeling, burning, or itching. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Inflammation of the colon (colitis). Clindamycin, one of the ingredients in Veltin Gel, can cause severe colitis that may lead to death. Stop taking Veltin Gel and call your doctor if you develop severe watery diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea;
• Sunburn. Veltin Gel may cause your skin to become sunburned more easily. If your face is sunburned, do not use Veltin Gel until your sunburn is completely healed. Tretinoin, one of the medicines in Veltin Gel, makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

Veltin Precautions

Do not use Veltin if you are allergic to Clindamycin Phosphate or Tretinoin or to any other ingredients in this medication or if you have Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis or had inflammation of the colon (colitis) with past antibiotic use. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have any allergies; plan to have surgery with general anesthesia; have any other medical conditions; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Veltin and other medications. Also tell your doctor about all the medicines and skin products you use. Especially tell your doctor if you take medicine that contains erythromycin. Veltin Gel should not be used with products that contain erythromycin. Limit your time in sunlight. Avoid using tanning beds or sun lamps. If you have to be in sunlight, wear a wide-brimmed hat or other protective clothing. Apply a sunscreen every morning and reapply during the day as needed. Avoid wind and cold weather during treatment with Veltin Gel. These may be irritating to your skin. Avoid using abrasive soaps and cleansers. These may cause increased skin irritation with Veltin Gel.

Do I need a prescription to order Veltin?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Veltin.