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cRIXan Gel

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 23 Jan 2026 | 10:15 AM (IST)
cRIXan Gel is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the skin. It is used to treat bacterial skin infections such as acne, which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and preventing the infection from spreading.
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Product introduction

cRIXan Gel is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, abnormal taste, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Benefits of cRIXan Gel

Treatment of Bacterial infections
cRIXan Gel is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of cRIXan Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of cRIXan
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Abnormal taste
  • Dyspepsia
  • Taste change
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Abdominal pain

How to use cRIXan Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How cRIXan Gel works

cRIXan Gel is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed cRIXan Gel for the treatment of acne.
  • You may have to use it for a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
  • Apply it as a thin layer on to clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by acne.
  • Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying cRIXan Gel.
  • It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
  • Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
  • If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using cRIXan Gel and consult your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
cRIXan Gel is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving

Driving

No interaction found/established
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs

Taking cRIXan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate

Estradiol (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Estradiol.
Moderate

Estrogen (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Estrogen.
Moderate

Estradiol (Injection Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Estradiol.
Moderate

Estradiol (Skin Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Estradiol.
Moderate

Prednisolone (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor blood potassium levels.

Frequently asked questions

Apply it as a thin layer onto the affected site of the skin. It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth.
This medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Try to avoid exposure to sunlight as much as possible and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors after consulting your doctor.
You might start to see an improvement in 6 weeks after using this medicine and takes approximately 8-12 weeks to see the complete effects. Continue with the treatment as long as prescribed by your doctor. The most common reason for treatment failure is giving up too soon, thinking that the treatment is not working. If, however, your skin has not improved even after completing the prescribed time, consult your doctor.
Get medical help right away if you have signs of allergic reaction such as skin redness, rash, hives, itching, blisters, and swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
It is advisable not to use cRIXan Gel with other topical anti-acne medicines unless prescribed by your doctor. It can increase the risk of side effects such as skin peeling, irritation, or dryness. However, you can use a sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors after consulting your doctor.
If you happen to miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

References

  1. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 800-801.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 287-89.
  3. National Health Service. Clarithromycin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Clarithromycin [Drug Label]. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories; 2012. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Once A Day
100%
Bacterial infections
60%
Others
21%
Bacterial skin infections
19%
Excellent
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Average
35%
Poor
29%
No Side Effect
27%
Skin irritation
18%
Itching
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Dry skin
18%
Rash
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Country of origin: India
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