Generic name: clindamycin (topical route) [ klin-da-MYE-sin ]
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Vaginal anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 9, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Cleocin T
- Clindacin ETZ
- Clindacin P
- Clindacin Pac
- Clinda-Derm
- Clindagel
- ClindaMax
- ClindaReach
- Clindets
- Evoclin
- Z-Clinz
Available Dosage Forms:
- Foam
- Solution
- Lotion
- Pad
- Gel/Jelly
Therapeutic Class: Antiacne
Chemical Class: Lincosamide
Uses for Z-Clinz
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.
Clindamycin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Z-Clinz
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in children up to 12 years of age with use in other age groups.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in the elder...
