Cleocin Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate)

Do’s

• Use only on your skin as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
• Wash and dry the affected area thoroughly before applying.
• Follow the instructions on the package or your healthcare provider's directions.
• Shake the lotion well before use (if applicable).
• Apply a thin layer of medication (amount depends on application type - gel, pad, swab, or foam).
• Wash your hands after applying.

Don'ts

• Don't use Cleocin Gel on your eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin.
• Don't apply more medication than directed.
• Don't stop using Cleocin Gel without talking to your healthcare provider first, even if you feel better.
• Don't use the foam directly on your hands or face (dispense into the cap or a cool surface first).
• Don't use a warm can of foam (run under cold water if needed).

Common Side Effects:

• Numbness or tingling where the medicine was applied
• Headache
• Skin dryness, burning, itching, and redness
• Vaginal yeast infection
• Inflammation of the vulva and vagina
• Vulvovaginal disorder
• Trichomonal vaginitis
• Itching

Serious Side Effects:

• Signs of a serious allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat
• Severe skin reaction: fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling
• Symptoms of a serious drug reaction affecting many parts of the body: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Little or no urination
• Metallic taste in your mouth (after Cleocin injection)
• Severe stomach pain
• Diarrhea that is watery or bloody
• Change in bowel habits
• Heartburn
• Joint pain/swelling
• Yellowing of eyes/skin
• Dark urine
• Signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine)

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

Inform your healthcare provider if you have allergies to clindamycin, lincomycin, or any other ingredients in Cleocin Gel.

Disclose your medical history to your healthcare provider, especially if you have chronic asthma, hay fever, or intestinal diseases like ulcerative colitis, enteritis, or C. difficile-associated diarrhea.

Before any surgery, tell your healthcare provider about all medications you use, including Cleocin Gel.

Consult your healthcare provider before using Cleocin Gel if you are pregnant. It is unknown if Cleocin Gel passes into breast milk. Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding while using this medication.

Cleocin Gel may interact with other medications. Provide your healthcare provider with a list of all your medications to avoid potential complications.