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Clindamycin
Clindamycin Phosphate is the active ingredients (pronounced - klin da mye'sin)
Cleocin T ®, Cleocin ®, Clinda-Derm ®, Clindagel ®, Clindets ® Duac ® with active ingredients containing benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate are the brand names.
Clindamycin is used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, skin, pelvis, vagina, and abdomen. Clindamycin is sometimes prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. For acne, it may take up to 12 weeks for the full effect of the drug to be seen.
Clindamycin comes as:
- A capsule and liquid to take by mouth
- Topical solution, lotion, and gel for skin infections
- Vaginal cream
IMPORTANT WARNING:
Clindamycin may cause colitis, an infection of the colon that can be dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. If you experience any of the following symptoms while taking clindamycin or within a few weeks of stopping clindamycin, call your doctor immediately:
- Severe persistent diarrhea
- Severe stomach cramps
- Bloody stool
Talk to your doctor about the risk of taking clindamycin.
Side Effects of Clindamycin
Some possible side effects of Clindamycin - Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Gas
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away while using clindamycin vaginally or on your skin:
- Dry skin
- Redness or irritation
- Peeling
- Oiliness
- Itching or burning
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html or by phone 1-800-332-1088.
References:
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
April 2003
medlineplus.gov
This summary does not include everything there is to know about the medicine mentioned above. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor. Other brand names or generic forms of this medicine may also be available. Side effects other than those listed above may occur. This medicine may be prescribed for other uses. If you have questions or concerns, or want more information, your doctor or pharmacist has the complete prescribing information about this medicine and possible drug interactions.