Cleocin Solution (Clindamycin Phosphate)

Do’s

• Apply Cleocin solution exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider, including dosage, frequency, and duration of treatment.
• Wash and thoroughly dry the affected skin area before applying the solution.
• Apply a thin film of the solution to the affected area.
• Rub the solution gently into the skin.
• Wash your hands with soap and water after applying Cleocin solution, unless you are using it to treat your hands.

Don'ts

• Don't apply more Cleocin solution than prescribed by your healthcare provider, or apply it more often.
• Don't cover or wrap the treated area with bandages or dressings unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider.
• Don't get in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Avoid getting Cleocin solution in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
• Don't use the Cleocin solution for longer than prescribed by your healthcare provider.
• Don't apply Cleocin solution to open wounds or broken skin

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Metallic taste in the mouth (after Cleocin injection)
• Mild skin rash
• Vaginal itching or discharge
• Oily skin
• Burning, itching, dryness, peeling, or redness of treated skin
• Insomnia
• Dry mouth
• Sore throat
• Muscle pain
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Menstrual pain
• Little or no urination

Serious Side Effects:

• Allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in the face or throat
• Severe skin reaction with symptoms like fever, sore throat, burning in the eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling
• Serious drug reaction affecting many parts of the body with symptoms including skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Cracks in the skin
• Loss of body heat
• Red, swollen, scaly skin
• Abdominal or stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
• Black, tarry stools
• Bleeding gums
• Blisters, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• Bloating

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Cleocin solution, contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Inform your healthcare provider if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, or any ingredients in Cleocin Solution.

Disclose any pre-existing medical conditions to your healthcare provider before using Cleocin Solution, especially:

• Chronic asthma or hay fever (atopic conditions)
• Intestinal diseases (ulcerative colitis, enteritis, C. difficile-associated diarrhea)

Inform your healthcare provider about ALL medications you take, including Cleocin Solution, before any surgery.

Discuss potential risks with your healthcare provider before using Cleocin Solution if you are pregnant.

Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding as it is unknown if clindamycin passes into breast milk.