Clindamycin topical prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.



Cleocin T Dosage

* You should apply a thin film of gel, solution, or lotion to the affected area 2 times a day.

* The safety and effectiveness of Cleocin T have not been established in children under 12 years of age.

Uses of Cleocin T

* Cleocin-T is an antibiotic used to treat acne.

* It may also be used to treats other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Cleocin T

Orally and parenterally administered Cleocin T has been associated with severe colitis which may end fatally. Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal disturbances as well as gram-negative folliculitis have also been reported in association with the use of topical formulations of clindamycin.

Before taken Cleocin T medicine, you should discuss the side effects with your doctor. If any develop or change in intensity, then you should inform your doctor as soon as possible. Side effects may include:

* Burning

* Itching

* Peeling skin

* Reddened skin

* Skin dryness

Warnings and precautions before taking Cleocin T:

* If you are allergic to clindamycin, tartrazine, or any other drugs. You should tell your doctor.

* If you have or have ever had gastrointestinal, liver, or kidney disease, you should tell your doctor.

* You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while you are using clindamycin.

If your acne does not improve within about 6 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your health care professional. However, treatment of acne may take up to 8 to 12 weeks before full improvement is seen.

If your doctor has ordered another medicine to be applied to the skin along with this medicine, it is best to apply them at different times. This may help keep your skin from becoming too irritated. Also, if the medicines are used at or near the same time, they may not work properly.

Drug Interaction :- You have diarrhea while taking Cleocin T, check with your doctor before taking an antidiarrhea medication, as certain drugs may cause your diarrhea to become worse. The diarrhea should not be treated with the commonly used drugs that slow movement through the intestinal tract, such as Lomotil or products containing paregoric.

If you are taking Cleocin T with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. You should not use other topical prescription or over-the-counter products on the same area at the same time unless directed to do so by your doctor. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Cleocin T with the other drugs.

Overdose

Topically applied Cleocin T can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects. Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Because it may lead to another serious effect. Symptoms of a clindamycin overdose include severe or bloody diarrhea along with abdominal pain.