Clindamycin Phosphate

What is Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets?

• Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Who should not use Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets?

• People with a history of colitis, regional enteritis, or severe diarrhea with past antibiotic use.
• People with a history of severe itching, swelling, trouble breathing, or any other allergic reaction to with clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, any components of the formulation, or lincomycin. 

What should I tell my doctor before using Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets?

• Tell your doctor if you are taking neuromuscular blocking agents.
• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, or will nurse your unborn baby.

How should I use Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets?

• Use Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets only as directed by your doctor.
• Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets is for topical use only.

What should I avoid when using Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets?

• Avoid getting Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution Pledgets in or near your eyes, mouth, lips, or broken skin. If you get Clindamycin Phosphate foam in your eyes, mouth, on lips or broken skin, rinse well with water.

What are the most common side effects associated with Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets?

• The most common adverse reactions in clinical trials were burning, itching, dryness, erythema, oily skin, and peeling.

What are other possible side effects associated with Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% Pledgets?

• Colitis, stomach pains and disturbances, gram-negative folliculitis, eye pain and rashes have been reported in association with the use of clindamycin.
• Clindamycin can cause serious side effects including severe colitis, which may result in death, diarrhea, and bloody diarrhea.  Stop use and call your doctor if stomach cramps or severe diarrhea occurs. 
• Allergic reaction may occur.  Stop use and call your doctor if any of severe itching, swelling, trouble breathing, or any other allergic reaction symptoms occur.

Talk to your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1–800-FDA-1088.

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