VELTIN clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin 10; .25 mg/g; mg/g Gel — NDC 16110-0071-30 package photo

VELTIN clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin 10; .25 mg/g; mg/g Gel

by Almirall, LLC · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (16110-071-30) / 30 g in 1 TUBE
NDC 16110-0071-30
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 16110-071-30 billing pads the product segment with a zero
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Contains30 g in 1 tube Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 60 g 16110-0071-60
Rx only Brand Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Inactivated by FDA
🗂️ Data synced Jul 14, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 16110-071-30
Product NDC 16110-071
11-digit billing NDC 16110007130
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
Application # NDA050803
SPL Set ID 0dad9bef-cfcc-4216-86c8-9ccd6b8613d8
Chemical class Decreased Sebaceous Gland Activity [PE], Lincosamide Antibacterial [EPC], Lincosamides [CS], Retinoid [EPC], Retinoids
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Inactivated by FDA (certified through Dec 2023)
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE; TRETINOIN
GCN Seq No 061775
GCN 97560
HICL code 034216
Ingredient (HICL) Clindamycin/Tretinoin
HIC1 code L
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue
HIC2 code L5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Keratolytics/Keratoplastics
HIC3 code L5H
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Acne Agents,Topical
AHFS code 08:12.28.20
AHFS class Lincomycin Antibiotics
FDB label name VELTIN 1.2%-0.025% GEL
FDB brand name Veltin
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AB2 · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 16110-071-30 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 16110-0071-30. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAlmirall, LLC
Application holderCHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC
FDA applicationNDA050803 (NDA)
Labeler code16110
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio11 products on file
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🩺 Clinical

Label name VELTIN 1.2%-0.025% GEL Ingredient Clindamycin/Tretinoin
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Topical clindamycin is used to treat acne. Clindamycin is in a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria that cause acne and by decreasing swelling.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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    Laureth-4 is a synthetic detergent made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping blend oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the body absorbs the active drug.
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Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

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Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
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Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Veltin 10; .25 mg/g; mg/gthis 16110-0071-30 Almirall, 1 tube AB2 Discontinued
About this product: this is the brand-name version. FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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Generic versions listed
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Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Acne11
Headache8
Nausea8
Pain7
Dry Skin6
Erythema6
Application Site Erythema5

Age at onset

Adolescent2
Adult12
Elderly1

Reporter sex

0 reports
Male · 22%
Female · 78%

Serious outcomes

Life-threatening1
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 7 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
16110-0071-30 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (16110-071-30) / 30 g in 1 TUBE 2010-07-29 Inactivated by FDA
16110-0071-60 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (16110-071-60) / 60 g in 1 TUBE 2010-07-29 Inactivated by FDA

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 16110-0071-30?
NDC 16110-0071-30 is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 30 g in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of VELTIN clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin 10; .25 mg/g; mg/g Gel?
Bill NDC 16110-0071-30 — the 11-digit billing format is 16110007130. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
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FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
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NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 16110-071-30, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 16110-0071-30, written without dashes as 16110007130. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 16110-0071-30, the first segment (16110) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Almirall, LLC; the middle segment (0071) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (30) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1 tube (16110-0071-60). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Almirall, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 54 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VELTIN™ (clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin) Gel, 1.2%/0.025% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. • VELTIN™ Gel is a lincosamide antibiotic and retinoid combination product indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 89 words

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION VELTIN Gel should be applied once daily in the evening, gently rubbing the medication to lightly cover the entire affected area. Approximately a pea-sized amount will be needed for each application. Avoid the eyes, lips, and mucous membranes.

VELTIN Gel is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. • Apply a pea-sized amount once daily in the evening lightly covering the entire affected area. Avoid the eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. ( 2 ) • Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.

( 2 )

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 62 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS VELTIN Gel, containing clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%, is a yellow, opaque topical gel. Each gram of VELTIN Gel contains, as dispensed, 10 mg (1%) clindamycin as clindamycin phosphate, and 0.25 mg (0.025%) tretinoin solubilized in an aqueous-based gel. • Topical gel: clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025% in 30-gram and 60-gram tubes. ( 3 )

Contraindications 38 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS VELTIN Gel is contraindicated in patients with regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or history of antibiotic-associated colitis. • VELTIN Gel is contraindicated in patients with regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or history of antibiotic-associated colitis. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~1 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Colitis: Clindamycin can cause severe colitis, which may result in death. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of clindamycin. VELTIN Gel should be discontinued if significant diarrhea occurs. ( 5.1 ) • Ultraviolet Light and Environmental Exposure: Avoid exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, and weather extremes. Wear sunscreen daily. ( 5.2 )

5.1Colitis Systemic absorption of clindamycin has been demonstrated following topical use. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of topical clindamycin. If significant diarrhea occurs, VELTIN Gel should be discontinued.

Severe colitis has occurred following oral or parenteral administration of clindamycin with an onset of up to several weeks following cessation of therapy. Antiperistaltic agents such as opiates and diphenoxylate with atropine may prolong and/or worsen severe colitis. Severe colitis may result in death.

Studies indicate a toxin(s) produced by clostridia is one primary cause of antibiotic-associated colitis. The colitis is usually characterized by severe persistent diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps and may be associated with the passage of blood and mucus. Stool cultures for Clostridium difficile and stool assay for C. difficile toxin may be helpful diagnostically.

5.2Ultraviolet Light and Environmental Exposure Exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps, should be avoided during the use of VELTIN Gel. Patients with sunburn should be advised not to use the product until fully recovered because of heightened susceptibility to sunlight as a result of the use of tretinoin. Patients who may be required to have considerable sun exposure due to occupation and those with inherent sensitivity to the sun should exercise particular caution.

Daily use of sunscreen products and protective apparel (e.g., a hat) are recommended. Weather extremes, such as wind or cold, also may be irritating to patients under treatment with VELTIN Gel.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Observed local treatment-related adverse reactions (≥ 1%) in clinical trials with VELTIN Gel were application site reactions, including dryness, irritation, exfoliation, erythema, pruritus, and dermatitis. Sunburn was also reported. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Almirall at 1-866-665-2782 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety data reflect exposure to VELTIN Gel in 1,104 subjects with acne vulgaris. Subjects were 12 years and older and were treated once daily in the evening for 12 weeks.

Adverse reactions that were reported in ≥1% of subjects treated with VELTIN Gel are presented in Table 1 . Table 1. Treatment-Related Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥1% of Subjects VELTIN Gel N = 1,104 n (%) Clindamycin Gel N = 1,091 n (%) Tretinoin Gel N = 1,084 n (%) Vehicle Gel N = 552 n (%) Patients with at least one adverse reaction 140 (13) 38 (3) 141 (13) 17 (3) Application site dryness 64 (6) 12 (1) 62 (6) 3 (1) Application site irritation 50 (5) 4 (<1) 57 (5) 5 (1) Application site exfoliation 50 (5) 2 (<1) 56 (5) 2 (<1) Application site erythema 40 (4) 6 (1) 39 (4) 3 (1) Application site pruritus 26 (2) 7 (1) 23 (2) 6 (1) Sunburn 11 (1) 6 (1) 7 (1) 3 (1) Application site dermatitis 6 (1) 0 (0) 8 (1) 1 (<1) Local skin reactions actively assessed at baseline and end of treatment with a score >0 are presented in Table 2 .

Table 2. Local Skin Reactions in Subjects Treated With VELTIN Gel VELTIN Gel Vehicle Gel Local Reaction Baseline N = 476 (%) End of Treatment N = 409 (%) Baseline N = 219 (%) End of Treatment N = 209 (%) Erythema 24% 21% 31% 35% Scaling 8% 19% 14% 12% Dryness 11% 22% 18% 13% Burning 8% 13% 8% 4% Itching 17% 15% 22% 14% During the 12 weeks of treatment, each local skin reaction peaked at Week 2 and gradually reduced thereafter.

🔄 Drug Interactions 99 words

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • VELTIN Gel should not be used in combination with erythromycin-containing products because of its clindamycin component. ( 7.1 )

7.1Erythromycin VELTIN Gel should not be used in combination with erythromycin-containing products due to possible antagonism to the clindamycin component. In vitrostudies have shown antagonism between these 2 antimicrobials. The clinical significance of this in vitroantagonism is not known.

7.2Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clindamycin has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. Therefore, VELTIN Gel should be used with caution in patients receiving such agents.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pediatric Use: The efficacy and safety have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 12 years. ( 8.4 )

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C. There are no well-controlled studies in pregnant women treated with VELTIN Gel. VELTIN Gel should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

A limit teratology study performed in Sprague Dawley rats treated topically with VELTIN Gel or 0.025% tretinoin gel at a dose of 2 mL/kg during gestation days 6 to 15 did not result in teratogenic effects. Although no systemic levels of tretinoin were detected, craniofacial and heart abnormalities were described in drug-treated groups. These abnormalities are consistent with retinoid effects and occurred at 16 times the recommended clinical dose assuming 100% absorption and based on body surface area comparison.

For purposes of comparison of the animal exposure to human exposure, the recommended clinical dose is defined as 1 g of VELTIN Gel applied daily to a 50-kg person. Clindamycin: Reproductive developmental toxicity studies performed in rats and mice using oral doses of clindamycin up to 600 mg/kg/day (480 and 240 times the recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison, respectively) or subcutaneous doses of clindamycin up to 180 mg/kg/day (140 and 70 times the recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison, respectively) revealed no evidence of teratogenicity.

Tretinoin: Oral tretinoin has been shown to be teratogenic in mice, rats, hamsters, rabbits, and primates. It was teratogenic and fetotoxic in Wistar rats when given orally at doses greater than 1 mg/kg/day (32 times the recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison). However, variations in teratogenic doses among various strains of rats have been reported.

In the cynomologous monkey, a species in which tretinoin metabolism is closer to humans than in other species examined, fetal malformations were reported at oral doses of 10 mg/kg/day or greater, but none were observed at 5 mg/kg/day (324 times the recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison), although increased skeletal variations were observed at all doses. Dose-related teratogenic effects and increased abortion rates were reported in pigtail macaques. With widespread use of any drug, a small number of birth defect reports associated temporally with the administration of the drug would be expected by chance alone.

Thirty cases of temporally associated congenital malformations have been reported during 2 decades of clinical use of another formulation of topical tretinoin. Although no definite pattern of teratogenicity and no causal association have been established from these cases, 5 of the reports describe the rare birth defect category, holoprosencephaly (defects associated with incomplete midline development of the forebrain). The significance of these spontaneous reports in terms of risk to fetus is not known.

8.3Nursing Mothers It is not known whether clindamycin is excreted in human milk following use of VELTIN Gel. However, orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been reported to appear in breast milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

It is not known whether tretinoin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when VELTIN Gel is administered to a nursing woman.

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of VELTIN Gel in pediatric patients younger than 12 years have not been established. Clinical trials of VELTIN Gel included 2,086 subjects aged 12 through 17 years with acne vulgaris. [See Clinical Studies ( 14 ).]

8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical trials of VELTIN Gel did not include sufficient numbers of s…

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C. There are no well-controlled studies in pregnant women treated with VELTIN Gel. VELTIN Gel should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

A limit teratology study performed in Sprague Dawley rats treated topically with VELTIN Gel or 0.025% tretinoin gel at a dose of 2 mL/kg during gestation days 6 to 15 did not result in teratogenic effects. Although no systemic levels of tretinoin were detected, craniofacial and heart abnormalities were described in drug-treated groups. These abnormalities are consistent with retinoid effects and occurred at 16 times the recommended clinical dose assuming 100% absorption and based on body surface area comparison.

For purposes of comparison of the animal exposure to human exposure, the recommended clinical dose is defined as 1 g of VELTIN Gel applied daily to a 50-kg person. Clindamycin: Reproductive developmental toxicity studies performed in rats and mice using oral doses of clindamycin up to 600 mg/kg/day (480 and 240 times the recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison, respectively) or subcutaneous doses of clindamycin up to 180 mg/kg/day (140 and 70 times the recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison, respectively) revealed no evidence of teratogenicity.

Tretinoin: Oral tretinoin has been shown to be teratogenic in mice, rats, hamsters, rabbits, and primates. It was teratogenic and fetotoxic in Wistar rats when given orally at doses greater than 1 mg/kg/day (32 times the recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison). However, variations in teratogenic doses among various strains of rats have been reported.

In the cynomologous monkey, a species in which tretinoin metabolism is closer to humans than in other species examined, fetal malformations were reported at oral doses of 10 mg/kg/day or greater, but none were observed at 5 mg/kg/day (324 times the recommended clinical dose based on body surface area comparison), although increased skeletal variations were observed at all doses. Dose-related teratogenic effects and increased abortion rates were reported in pigtail macaques. With widespread use of any drug, a small number of birth defect reports associated temporally with the administration of the drug would be expected by chance alone.

Thirty cases of temporally associated congenital malformations have been reported during 2 decades of clinical use of another formulation of topical tretinoin. Although no definite pattern of teratogenicity and no causal association have been established from these cases, 5 of the reports describe the rare birth defect category, holoprosencephaly (defects associated with incomplete midline development of the forebrain). The significance of these spontaneous reports in terms of risk to fetus is not known.

🧒 Pediatric Use 42 words

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of VELTIN Gel in pediatric patients younger than 12 years have not been established. Clinical trials of VELTIN Gel included 2,086 subjects aged 12 through 17 years with acne vulgaris. [See Clinical Studies ( 14 ).]

🧓 Geriatric Use 28 words

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical trials of VELTIN Gel did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Clindamycin: [See Microbiology ( 12.4 ).] Tretinoin: Although the exact mode of action of tretinoin is unknown, current evidence suggests that topical tretinoin decreases cohesiveness of folliculare epithelial cells with decreased microcomedone formation. Additionally, tretinoin stimulates mitotic activity and increased turnover of follicular epithelial cells causing extrusion of the comedones.

12.3Pharmacokinetics In an open-label trial of 17 subjects with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris, topical administration of approximately 3 grams of VELTIN Gel once daily for 5 days, clindamycin concentrations were quantifiable in all 17 subjects starting from 1 hour post-dose. All plasma clindamycin concentrations were ≤5.56 ng/mL on Day 5, with the exception of 1 subject who had a maximum clindamycin concentration of 8.73 ng/mL at 4 hours post-dose. There was no appreciable increase in systemic exposure to tretinoin, as compared with the baseline value.

The average tretinoin concentration across all sampling times on Day 5 ranged from 1.19 to 1.23 ng/mL compared with the corresponding baseline mean tretinoin concentration range of 1.16 to 1.30 ng/mL.

12.4Microbiology No microbiology studies were conducted in the clinical trials with this product. Mechanism of Action: Clindamycin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria and prevents elongation of peptide chains by interfering with peptidyl transfer, thereby suppressing protein synthesis. Clindamycin has been shown to have in vitro activity against Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) , an organism that has been associated with acne vulgaris; however, the clinical significance of this activity against P. acnes was not examined in clinical trials with VELTIN Gel.

P. acnes resistance to clindamycin has been documented. Inducible Clindamycin Resistance: The treatment of acne with antimicrobials is associated with the development of antimicrobial resistance in P. acnes as well as other bacteria (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes ). The use of clindamycin may result in developing inducible resistance in these organisms.

This resistance is not detected by routine susceptibility testing. Cross Resistance: Resistance to clindamycin is often associated with resistance to erythromycin.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 54 words

12.1Mechanism of Action Clindamycin: [See Microbiology ( 12.4 ).] Tretinoin: Although the exact mode of action of tretinoin is unknown, current evidence suggests that topical tretinoin decreases cohesiveness of folliculare epithelial cells with decreased microcomedone formation. Additionally, tretinoin stimulates mitotic activity and increased turnover of follicular epithelial cells causing extrusion of the comedones.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 68 words

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied VELTIN Gel is supplied as follows: • 30 g aluminum tubes NDC 16110-071-30 • 60 g aluminum tubes NDC 16110-071-60 Storage and Handling • Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). • Protect from heat. • Protect from light. • Protect from freezing. • Keep out of reach of children. • Keep tube tightly closed.

📋 Description 160 words

11 DESCRIPTION VELTIN (clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin) Gel, 1.2%/0.025%, is a fixed combination of 2 solubilized active ingredients in an aqueous-based gel. Clindamycin phosphate is a water soluble ester of the semi-synthetic antibiotic produced by a 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the parent antibiotic lincomycin. The chemical name for clindamycin phosphate is methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-(1-methyl- trans -4-propyl-L-2-pyrrolidinecarboxamido)-1-thio-L- threo -α-D- galacto -octopyranoside 2-(dihydrogen phosphate).

The structural formula for clindamycin phosphate is represented below: Molecular Formula: C 18 H 34 ClN 2 O 8 PS Molecular Weight: 504.97 The chemical name for tretinoin is all- trans 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acid. It is a member of the retinoid family of compounds. The structural formula for tretinoin is represented below: Molecular Formula: C 20 H 28 O 2 Molecular Weight: 300.44 VELTIN Gel contains the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, carbomer homopolymer (type C), edetate disodium, laureth 4, methylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, and tromethamine.

Clindamycin Phosphate chemical structure Chemical Structure of Tretinoin

💬 Information for Patients ~1 min read

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION See FDA-approved patient labeling ( Patient Information ). Instructions for Use • At bedtime, the face should be gently washed with a mild soap and water. After patting the skin dry, apply VELTIN Gel as a thin layer over the entire affected area (excluding the eyes and lips). • Patients should be advised not to use more than a pea-sized amount to cover the face and not to apply more often than once daily (at bedtime) as this will not make for faster results and may increase irritation. • A sunscreen should be applied every morning and reapplied over the course of the day as needed.

Patients should be advised to avoid exposure to sunlight, sunlamp, ultraviolet light, and other medicines that may increase sensitivity to sunlight. • Other topical products with a strong drying effect such as abrasive soaps or cleansers may cause an increase in skin irritation with VELTIN Gel. Skin Irritation VELTIN Gel may cause irritation such as erythema, scaling, itching, burning, or stinging. Colitis In the event a patient treated with VELTIN Gel experiences severe diarrhea or gastrointestinal discomfort, VELTIN Gel should be discontinued and a physician should be contacted.

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