Clindets
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Clindets
SIDE EFFECTS
In 18 clinical studies of various topical formulations of clindamycin phosphate using placebo vehicle and/or active comparator drugs as controls, patients experienced a number of treatment emergent adverse dermatological events (see table below).
| Treatment Emergent Adverse Event | Solution n=553 (%) | Gel n=148 (%) | Lotion n=160 (%) |
| Burning | 62 (11) | 15 (10) | 17 (11) |
| 36 (7) | 15 (10) | 17 (11) | |
| Burning/Itching | 60 (11) | # (-) | # (-) |
| Dryness | 105 (19) | 34 (23) | 29 (18) |
| 86 (16) | 10 (7) | 22 (14) | |
| Oiliness/Oily Skin | 8 (1) | 26 (18) | 12 * (10) |
| Peeling | 61 (11) | # (-) | 11 (7) |
| # not recorded * of 126 subjects | |||
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
Clindamycin has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients receiving such agents.
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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