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| Pronunciation |
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 (klin da MYE
sin) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Cleocin®; Cleocin 3®; Cleocin HCl®; Cleocin T®; Clinda-Derm® Topical Solution; Clindets® Pledgets; C/T/S® Topical
Solution |
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| Foreign Brand Names |
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| Dalacin® C [Hydrochloride] (Canada); Dalacin® C (Mexico); Galecin (Mexico); Klyndaken (Mexico) |
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| Therapeutic Categories |
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Antibiotic, Miscellaneous |
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| Reasons not to take this medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to clindamycin or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you have a history of pseudomembranous colitis or liver
disease.
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| What is this medicine used for? |
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- This medicine is used to prevent and to treat a variety of bacterial
infections. It comes in many forms. Read about the form you are
using.
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| How does it work? |
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- Clindamycin inhibits or kills
bacteria.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Take entire prescription as directed even if feeling better.
- Oral:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if this medicine causes an
upset stomach.
- Take with full glass of water.
- Vaginal application:
- Use cream vaginally only.
- Medicine works best if used at bedtime.
- Keep out of eyes. Can cause burning.
- Do not have sexual intercourse while using.
- Skin application:
- Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes
(may burn).
- Shake lotion well before using.
- Remove pledget from foil. Use once and throw away.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected area before use.
- Use a small amount over the area affected as a light film. Rub in
gently.
- Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area
unless told to do so by healthcare
provider.
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| What do I do if I miss a dose? |
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- Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when taking this
medicine? |
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- Do not have sexual intercourse within 3 days of using the vaginal
cream. It contains mineral oil. Mineral oil can weaken condoms and diaphragms.
This could cause pregnancy.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects of this
medicine? |
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- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking
hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
- Belly pain and cramps.
- Diarrhea. Yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum
, or Lactobacillus acidophilus
may help. These products are available at health food stores or in some
pharmacies.
- Skin application:
- Dryness, redness, burning, peeling, oily skin, and itching.
- Vaginal application:
- Vaginal itching and
irritation.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Watch for change in temperature or worsening of infection if you are
being treated for an active infection.
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Severe diarrhea. Do not take any medicine to slow diarrhea.
- Any rash.
- No improvement in condition or feeling
worse.
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| How should I store this medicine? |
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- Store in a tight container at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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