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Link 2 % Gel

Manufactured byInd-Swift Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsLincomycin
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Link 2 % Gel is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Link 2 % Gel

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Link 2 % Gel

Redness of skin

Skin rash

Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin

Skin peeling

Uses of Link 2 % Gel

What is it prescribed for?

Acne vulgaris

This medicine is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris, a long-term skin disease characterized by symptoms such as blackheads, pimples, whiteheads, etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to lincomycin or any other active ingredient present along with the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

External use only

This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.

Concomitant use with other anti-acne agents

This medicine should be used with extreme caution when it is used along with other medicines for the treatment of acne. Combined use may increase the risk of severe adverse reactions such as skin peeling, irritation, dryness, etc. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large volumes. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a thin film of the gel to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by inhibiting the protein synthesis which is essential for the bacteria to grow.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Lincomycin derivatives

Schedule

Schedule H

Lincomycin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 5 January 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01627

Lincomycin [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 16 January 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Lincomycin

Topical lincomycin gel in acne vulgaris: A multicentric placebo controlled study [Internet]. Ijdvl.com. 2020 [cited 16 January 2020]. Available from:

http://www.ijdvl.com/article.asp?issn=0378-6323;year=2003;volume=69;issue=4;spage=271;epage=273;aulast=Sharma

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