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Cleocin

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Cleocin is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Generic Drug

Clindamycin phosphate

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Itching or burning
Nausea
Scaling skin
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Stomach cramps
Itchy rash
Cramping abdominal pain
Skin redness or irritation
Vaginal discharge
Burning sensation
Vaginal pain
Low blood pressure
Vaginal irritation
Oily skin
Red skin
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Rash
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Bloody diarrhea
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Acne
Condition
Bacterial vaginosis
Condition
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Condition
Cystic acne
Condition

Related questions

A 46-year old asked:

Can I smoke while I'm on cleocin (clindamycin phosphate)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Abscess, how long does cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) take to work?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old male asked about a 26-year old female:

A friend of mine have a tooth infection which she is not aware off. She was told to use Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) but she can't stand the pain.

4 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

How effective is clindamycin phosphate topical solution?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can clindamycin phosphate be used following glycolic acid toner?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

If CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE lotion is causing my skin to be dry and flaky, should i still use it?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Should i stop using cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) if diarrhea?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

Is it ok to take cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) 300mg with lortab?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is it generally no issue to externally masturbate while using cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) vagina ovules?

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A 42-year old asked:

I was prescribed cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) for my toothache but my x-ray didn't show i had an abscess . Do I still have to take it?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

If Clindamycin Phosphate lotion is causing my skin to be red, peeling and a little itchy too, even though I use lotion, should I stop using it?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old male asked:

I have been using clindamycin phosphate topical gel 1% for a little over a week and my face has broken out worse when will I see the results I want?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

What s cleocin-t 1% antibiotics cure for acne?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Clindamycin phosphate topical gel; side effects?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

Will clindamycin phosphate topical lotion help a sunburn?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What are Adapalene and clindamycin phosphate gel used for?

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A 39-year old asked:

Where can you buy cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) 2% vaginal cream ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

What is a substitute for Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) 2% vaginal cream?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Using adapalene clindamycin phosphate gel for longtime is there any side efects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

when should i stop taking Clindamycin phosphate topical lotion and minocycline?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Is it okay to use a bior strip on my nose while using clindamycin phosphate topical gel?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

Is it possible that adapalene + clindamycin phosphate gel deriva c be used only in mornings?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

I started using cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) vaginal cream.is it all suppose to come out in the morning?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

How long does it take for Minocycline with Clindamycin phosphate topical lotion to show results (clear skin)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old female asked:

how to get rid of chronic vaginal infection i hve taken cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) and still having it ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

Does clindamycin phosphate topical solution work well on acne?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked about a female:

Is it safe to use Clindamycin phosphate gel USP for moderate blackheads ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Help please! Is clindamycin phosphate lotion meant to replace moisturizer?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 17-year old male asked:

When will you see results for clindamycin phosphate and benadryl (diphenhydramine) gel?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

IS THERE IS ANY SIDE EFFECTS BY USING ADAPALENE AND CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE GEL ALONG WITH FACEMED GEL?????

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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