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Clindamycin - topical

(klin-duh-my sin)

common brand names: Cleocin T, Clinda-Derm

Warning: this medication may be absorbed into bloodstream and may rarely cause severe (in some cases, fatal) intestinal problems (pseudomembranous colitis). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more next info. Notify you're doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain, or blood/mucous in your stool. your pharmacist will decide if you require other treatment. These symptoms may occur weeks after stopping use about it pill. do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have these symptoms. These products may make symptoms worse. your doctor will monitor you closely while you using this drug.

Simular Drugs : Clindamycin Phosphate, Clindamycin Phosphate

Clindamycin Phosphate Usage: An antibiotic used to treat acne.

How to use Clindamycin Phosphate: this drug must be used as directed. Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medication. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth or broken skin. If this occurs, rinse well with running water. do not use more often than prescribed.

Clindamycin Phosphate side effects: this medication can cause dry, scaly or peeling skin, irritation or oiliness about skin. Contact your physician if diarrhea or stomach pain occur. do not take any anti-diarrhea medications. Notify your doctor of: skin rash, itching, redness or other irritation. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre pharmacist or doctor.

Clindamycin Phosphate Precautions: Although unlikely, clindamycin has been reported to be absorbed through the skin in certain individuals. Therefore, before using it drug, tell your doctor if you have had: colitis or any gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, kidney disease, allergic reaction to clindamycin. women who pregnant or breast-feeding should inform theyre doctors.

Clindamycin Phosphate drug interactions: Before you use this tablet, tell your healthcare professional about any other drugs you are taking, including nonprescription drugs. don't start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Clindamycin Phosphate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. this medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Clindamycin Phosphate special notes: it med has been prescribed for your current condition only. don't use this later for another infection or give it to someone else. a different medication may be necessary in those cases.

If you missed Clindamycin Phosphate dose: If you should miss dose of it tablet, apply this as soon as remembered. If you do not remember until it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule.

Clindamycin Phosphate Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight.

Active Ingredients : Clindamycin