Monograph Details
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Dermatological Disorders
> Acne
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CLEOCIN T |
| Manufacturer |
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Pfizer Labs |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Lincosamide antibiotic. |
| Generic Name |
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Clindamycin (as phosphate) 1%; soln+; pads+; lotion; gel; +contains isopropyl alcohol 50%. |
| Indications |
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Acne vulgaris. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Apply thin film twice daily. |
| Contraindications |
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History of regional enteritis, ulcerative or antibiotic-associated colitis. |
| Precautions |
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Avoid eyes, mouth, abraded skin, mucous membranes. Atopic patients. Discontinue if significant diarrhea occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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May potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents. May antagonize erythromycin. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Dryness, oily skin, burning, erythema, abdominal pain, gram (–) folliculitus, stinging eyes; rare: diarrhea, colitis. |
| How Supplied |
Soln—30mL, 60mL
Pledgets—60
Lotion—60mL
Gel—30g, 60g |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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