Monograph Details
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Dermatological Disorders
> Acne
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CLINDAGEL |
| Manufacturer |
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Galderma Laboratories, Inc. |
| 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%; gel. |
| Indications |
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Acne vulgaris. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Apply thin film once daily. |
| Contraindications |
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History of regional enteritis, ulcerative or antibiotic-associated colitis. |
| Precautions |
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Atopic patients. Discontinue if significant diarrhea occurs. Pregnancy (Cat. B). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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May potentiate neuromuscular blockers. May antagonize erythromycin. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Pruritus, peeling, abdominal pain, GI disturbances, gram (–) folliculitis; rare: diarrhea, colitis. |
| How Supplied |
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Gel—40mL, 75mL |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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