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Cleocin T
Cleocin T®
(clindamycin phosphate) Topical solution, USP
Topical Gel
Topical Lotion
For External Use
DRUG DESCRIPTION
CLEOCIN T (clindamycin topical) Topical Solution and CLEOCIN T Topical Lotion contain clindamycin phosphate, USP, at a concentration equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin per milliliter. CLEOCIN T Topical Gel contains clindamycin phosphate, USP, at a concentration equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin per gram. Each CLEOCIN T (clindamycin topical) Topical Solution pledget applicator contains approximately 1 mL of topical solution.
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 solution contains isopropyl alcohol 50% v/v, propylene glycol, and water.
The gel contains allantoin, carbomer 934P, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.
The lotion contains cetostearyl alcohol (2.5%); glycerin; glyceryl stearate SE (with potassium monostearate); isostearyl alcohol (2.5%); methylparaben (0.3%); sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; stearic acid; and purified water.
The structural formula is represented below:
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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).
What are the possible side effects of clindamycin topical ()?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- severe redness, itching, or dryness of treat skin areas; or
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody.
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild burning or itching;
- mild dryness of treated skin; or
- redness or other irritation.
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What are the precautions when taking clindamycin topical (Cleocin T)?
Before using clindamycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to lincomycin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: chronic asthma or hay fever (atopic conditions), intestinal diseases (such as ulcerative colitis, enteritis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea).
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if the medication in this product passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to...
Last reviewed on RxList: 4/18/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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