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Cleocin T Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Cleocin T, Clindagel, ClindaMax, ClindaReach Pledget, Evoclin

Generic Name: clindamycin topical (Pronunciation: klin da MYE sin)

What is clindamycin topical (Cleocin T)?

Clindamycin is an antibiotic. Clindamycin topical prevents bacteria from growing on the skin.

Clindamycin topical (for the skin) is used to treat severe acne.

Clindamycin topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of clindamycin topical (Cleocin T)?

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.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about clindamycin topical (Cleocin T)?

Use clindamycin topical exactly as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and may increase side effects. Do not use this medication for longer than your doctor has prescribed.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If it does get into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.

It may take several weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

Although this medicine is applied to the skin, your body may absorb enough clindamycin to cause serious side effects. You may not be able to use this medication if you have inflammation of your intestines (also called enteritis), ulcerative colitis, or if you have ever had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic medicine.

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