What do clindamycin wipes do?
It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne.
Is clindamycin phosphate poisonous?
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. CLINDETS® (clindamycin phosphate pledget) is known to be a mild irritant in humans and animals. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, lips, other mucous membranes, or areas of broken skin.
What are the side effects of Clindamycin Phosphate topical solution?
Common side effects of clindamycin phosphate topical solution include:
- skin burning or itching,
- dry skin,
- skin redness,
- oily skin,
- skin peeling,
- stomach upset, or.
- abdominal pain.
Does clindamycin dry out your skin?
For patients using the topical solution form of clindamycin: This medicine may cause the skin to become unusually dry, even with normal use. If this occurs, check with your doctor.
What kind of infections does clindamycin treat?
Clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs. Clindamycin is in a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria.
Who should not take clindamycin?
Warnings. People with a history of pseudomembranous or ulcerative colitis should not take clindamycin. These two conditions cause severe inflammation of the lining of the intestine. The side effects of taking clindamycin can worsen these two conditions.
How toxic is clindamycin?
IMPORTANT WARNING: has been expanded. Many antibiotics, including clindamycin, may cause overgrowth of dangerous bacteria in the large intestine. This may cause mild diarrhea or may cause a life-threatening condition called colitis (inflammation of the large intestine).
Can clindamycin affect your heart?
Serious heart problems could develop later if your infection is not cleared up completely. Also, if you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses.
Can you be allergic to topical clindamycin?
In our case, an IgE-mediated anaphylactic reaction to clindamycin was confirmed by both positive intradermal skin testing and drug challenge and the only risk factor found was previous transcutaneous exposure to topical clindamycin for treatment of acne.
Can oral clindamycin cause a yeast infection?
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
Can clindamycin cause itching?
Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you or your child are using this medicine.