Antibiotics
Cleocіn gel
Cleocіn Gel is used for treating severe acne.
Cleocіn gel 20 gm
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Drug Uses
Cleocіn Gel is used for treating severe acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use
Use Cleocіn Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Cleocіn Gel is for topical use on the skin only.
Clean and dry the affected area. Cover the affected and surrounding area with a thin film of medicine.
Cleocіn Gel works best if it is used at the same time each day.
Continue to use Clindаmycin Gel even if your condition improves. Do not miss any doses.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cleocіn Gel.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Cleocіn Gel is a topical lincomycin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria that cause acne and reducing the amount of free fatty аcids that irritate the skin surface.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Cleocіn Gel, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Cleocіn Gel at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Brief periods at temperatures of 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) are permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cleocіn Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Cleocіn Gel is used for treating severe acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use
Use Cleocіn Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Cleocіn Gel is for topical use on the skin only.
Clean and dry the affected area. Cover the affected and surrounding area with a thin film of medicine.
Cleocіn Gel works best if it is used at the same time each day.
Continue to use Clindаmycin Gel even if your condition improves. Do not miss any doses.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cleocіn Gel.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Cleocіn Gel is a topical lincomycin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria that cause acne and reducing the amount of free fatty аcids that irritate the skin surface.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Cleocіn Gel, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Cleocіn Gel at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Brief periods at temperatures of 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) are permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cleocіn Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not use Cleocіn Gel if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Cleocіn Gel or to lincomycin;
you have Crohn disease, antibiotic-associated colitis, or ulcerative colitis.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Cleocіn Gel:
Some medical conditions may interact with Cleocіn Gel. Tell your doctor or phаrmаcist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding;
if you are taking any prеscription or nonprеscription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement;
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances;
if you have a gastrointestinal (bowel) disease or diarrhea.
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cleocіn Gel. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Nondepolarizing muscle relaxants (eg, vecuronium) or succinylcholine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Cleocіn Gel;
Erythromycіn because it may decrease Cleocіn Gel's effectiveness
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cleocіn Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Do not use Cleocіn Gel if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Cleocіn Gel or to lincomycin;
you have Crohn disease, antibiotic-associated colitis, or ulcerative colitis.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Cleocіn Gel:
Some medical conditions may interact with Cleocіn Gel. Tell your doctor or phаrmаcist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding;
if you are taking any prеscription or nonprеscription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement;
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances;
if you have a gastrointestinal (bowel) disease or diarrhea.
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cleocіn Gel. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Nondepolarizing muscle relaxants (eg, vecuronium) or succinylcholine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Cleocіn Gel;
Erythromycіn because it may decrease Cleocіn Gel's effectiveness
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cleocіn Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Possible Side Effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; itching; oiliness or oily skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood or mucus in stools; bloody or severe diarrhea; stomach cramps or pain; swelling, redness, burning, or peeling of your skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.
More Information
Cleocіn Gel may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
Several weeks may pass before you see improvement in your acne. Continue using Cleocіn Gel for the full time recommended by your doctor.
Be sure to use Cleocіn Gel for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Do not get Cleocіn Gel in your eyes or on the inside of your nose or mouth. If you accidentally get the medicine in your eye, immediately flush with a large amount of cool tap water.
If severe diarrhea, stomach pain or cramping, or bloody stools develop during treatment or within several months after treatment with Cleocіn Gel, check with your doctor or phаrmаcist right away. Do not treat it without first checking with your doctor.
Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or cleansers on your skin.
Cleocіn Gel should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cleocіn Gel while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cleocіn Gel is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Cleocіn Gel.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; itching; oiliness or oily skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood or mucus in stools; bloody or severe diarrhea; stomach cramps or pain; swelling, redness, burning, or peeling of your skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.
More Information
Cleocіn Gel may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
Several weeks may pass before you see improvement in your acne. Continue using Cleocіn Gel for the full time recommended by your doctor.
Be sure to use Cleocіn Gel for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Do not get Cleocіn Gel in your eyes or on the inside of your nose or mouth. If you accidentally get the medicine in your eye, immediately flush with a large amount of cool tap water.
If severe diarrhea, stomach pain or cramping, or bloody stools develop during treatment or within several months after treatment with Cleocіn Gel, check with your doctor or phаrmаcist right away. Do not treat it without first checking with your doctor.
Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or cleansers on your skin.
Cleocіn Gel should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cleocіn Gel while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cleocіn Gel is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Cleocіn Gel.
