Clindamycin

Clindamycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Topical clindamycin is used to help control acne. It may be used alone or with one or more other medicines that are used on the skin or taken by mouth for acne. Topical clindamycin may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

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In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For topical clindamycin, the following should be considered:

• Allergies
• Pregnancy
• Breast-feeding
• Children
• Older adults
• Other medicines
• Other medical problems

Dosing

The dose of topical clindamycin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical clindamycin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you use the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using clindamycin .

• For topical dosage form (foam):
  
  
  • For acne:
    
    
    1. Adults and children 12 years of age and over-Apply once a day to areas affected by acne.
    2. Infants and children up to 12 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  
  
• For topical dosage forms (gel, solution, and suspension):
  
  
  • For acne:
    
    
    1. Adults and children 12 years of age and over-Apply two times a day to areas affected by acne.
    2. Infants and children up to 12 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.

• Store away from heat and direct light.

• Keep the medicine from freezing.

• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Abdominal or stomach cramps, pain, and bloating (severe); diarrhea (watery and severe), which may also be bloody; fever; increased thirst; nausea or vomiting; unusual tiredness or weakness; weight loss (unusual)-these side effects may also occur up to several weeks after you stop using this medicine

Also, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Skin rash, itching, redness, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Dryness, scaliness, or peeling of skin (for the topical solution)

Less common

Abdominal pain; diarrhea (mild); headache; irritation or oiliness of skin; stinging or burning feeling of skin

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.