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In Treclin gel, clindamycin suppresses bacterial protein synthesis, acts against Cutibacterium acnes and reduces inflammation, while tretinoin reduces follicular cell stickiness and increases cell turnover to prevent and expel comedones, also reducing inflammation.
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- Treclin 1 %/0.025 % w/w GelViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated
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