Clindacin-P: Medicated Topical pledget (1%)

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Clindacin-P 1% Pledget

What is this Medicine?

CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne.

Similar Brand Name Drugs : Clindets: Medicated Topical pledget (1%) | Cleocin T: Medicated Topical pledget (1%) | Clindacin ETZ: Medicated Topical pledget (1%) | PledgaClin: Medicated Topical pledget (1%) | Clindacin PAC: Medicated Topical pledget (1%)
Similar Generic Drugs : Clindamycin: Medicated Topical pledget (1%)

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Clindacin-P: Medicated Topical pledget(1%)

Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*

*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent

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Clindacin-P 1% Topical Pledget

NDC: 435380170

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Acne Vulgaris

Storage Information
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)
Protect from freezing

Clindacin-P 1% Topical Pledget

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Reported Side Effects for Clindacin-P 1% Topical Pledget

Stomach Pain Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Infection Incidence: <2.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Vomiting Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Lightheadedness Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Upset Stomach Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Yeast Infection Incidence: <14.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Constipation Incidence: <2.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Loose Stools Incidence: <20.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Upset Stomach Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Gas Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Headache Incidence: <7.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Itching Incidence: <11.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

Pseudomembranous Colitis Incidence: <10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Balance Problems Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Dry Skin Incidence: 1.0-23.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Skin Redness Incidence: 7.0-16.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

SECOND Trimester

THIRD Trimester

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.

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