Clindamycin topical

Generic name: clindamycin topical [ KLIN-da-MYE-sin-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand names: Cleocin T, Clindacin ETZ, Clindacin P, Clindagel, Evoclin
Dosage forms: topical foam (1%); topical gel (1%); topical kit (1%); topical lotion (1%); topical solution (1%); topical swab (1%)
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Vaginal anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 3, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is clindamycin topical?

Clindamycin topical (for the skin) is used to treat severe acne in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Clindamycin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use clindamycin topical if you have ulcerative colitis or enteritis (inflammation of your intestines), or if you have ever had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic medicine.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use clindamycin topical if you are allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin, or if you have:

• inflammation of your intestines (also called enteritis);

• ulcerative colitis; or

• if you have ever had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic medicine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• eczema or other skin problems; or

• an intestinal disorder.

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