Monograph Details
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Dermatological Disorders
> Acne
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EVOCLIN |
| Manufacturer |
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Stiefel 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%; foam; contains alcohol. |
| Indications |
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Acne vulgaris. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Wash and dry skin. Apply once daily. Dispense an amount that will cover the affected area(s) into cap or other cool surface. Pick up a small amount of foam with fingertips and massage into affected area(s) until foam disappears. |
| 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. Avoid contact with eyes. Product is flammable. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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May potentiate neuromuscular blockers. Cross-resistance may occur with erythromycin. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Application site reactions (eg, burning, pruritus, dryness), headache, gram (–) folliculitis, abdominal pain, Gl disturbances; rare: diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis. |
| How Supplied |
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Foam—50g, 100g |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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