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Cleocin-T Gel |
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Cleocin-T Gel 1.0% 1 tube |
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Clindamycin may
cause colitis, an infection of the colon that can be dangerous and
sometimes life-threatening. If you experience any of the following
symptoms while taking clindamycin or within a few weeks of stopping
clindamycin, call your doctor immediately: severe persistent diarrhea,
severe stomach cramps, or bloody stool. Talk to your doctor about the
risk of taking clindamycin.
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Cleocin-T Gel Use Indication:
For acne, it may take up to 12 weeks for the full effect of the drug to
be seen. Shake the topical lotion well before each use. Apply this
liquid, the solution, or the gel in a thin film after washing and drying
the skin thoroughly. Avoid getting the medication in your eyes and mouth
or on broken skin; if you do, use plenty of water to wash the drug away.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin) exactly as directed. Do not take more or
less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
For vaginal infections, Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin) is used once a day,
at bedtime, for 7 days. Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin) cream for the vagina
comes with a special applicator. The dose should be applied when you lie
down to go to bed. The medicine works best if you do not get up again
after applying the drug except to wash your hands and the applicator.
Read the directions provided with it and follow these steps:
Fill the special applicator that comes with the cream to the level
indicated.
Lie on your back with your knees drawn upward and spread apart.
Gently insert the applicator into your vagina and push the plunger to
release the medication.
Withdraw the applicator and wash it with soap and warm water.
Wash your hands promptly to avoid spreading the infection.
You may wish to wear a sanitary napkin while using the vaginal cream to
protect your clothing against stains. Do not use a tampon because it
will absorb the drug. Do not douche unless your doctor tells you to do
so. Continue using Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin) vaginal cream even if you
get your period during treatment.
Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin)
Medication Side Effects:
Although side
effects from Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin) are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
upset stomach
vomiting
gas
diarrhea
Tell your doctor if any these symptoms are severe or do not go away
while using Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin) vaginally or on your skin:
dry skin
redness or irritation
peeling
oiliness
itching or burning
If you experience the following symptom, or any of those listed in the
IMPORTANT WARNING section, stop taking Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin) and
call your doctor immediately:
skin rash
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