What is Cleocin-T: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

Liquid: Shake well just before each use. Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

If the foam can is warm, the medicine may become watery. You may cool the can by running it under cold water from a faucet. Do not refrigerate the can.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

Foam: Do not spray the foam directly onto your hand. It will begin to melt as soon as it touches your skin. Instead, spray the foam onto a tissue, the cap from the medicine can, or a cool surface. Then dip your fingertips into the foam to pick up small amounts of the medicine and apply to the affected skin areas. Gently massage the foam into your skin until it disappears.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Foam: Do not spray the foam directly onto your hand. It will begin to melt as soon as it touches your skin. Instead, spray the foam onto a tissue, the cap from the medicine can, or a cool surface. Then dip your fingertips into the foam to pick up small amounts of the medicine and apply to the affected skin areas. Gently massage the foam into your skin until it disappears.

If the foam can is warm, the medicine may become watery. You may cool the can by running it under cold water from a faucet. Do not refrigerate the can.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Liquid: Shake well just before each use. Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to clindamycin or you have a history of intestinal or stomach disorders or colitis.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any allergies.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Do not apply other prescription medicines when you apply clindamycin.

Some cosmetics may cause your acne to get worse, or cause clindamycin to irritate your skin. Use only water-based cosmetics.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.