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Clindagel Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Clindamycin (as phosphate) 1%; gel.
Pharmacological Class
Lincosamide antibiotic.
How Supplied
Gel—40mL, 75mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
75mL (YES)
Clindagel Indications
Indications
Acne vulgaris.
Clindagel Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply thin film once daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Clindagel Contraindications
Contraindications
History of regional enteritis, ulcerative or antibiotic-associated colitis.
Clindagel Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Clindagel Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Atopic patients. Discontinue if significant diarrhea occurs. Pregnancy (Cat. B). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Clindagel Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Clindagel Interactions
Interactions
May potentiate neuromuscular blockers. May antagonize erythromycin.
Clindagel Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Pruritus, peeling, abdominal pain, GI disturbances, gram (–) folliculitis; rare: diarrhea, colitis.
Clindagel Clinical Trials
See Literature
Clindagel Note
Not Applicable
Clindagel Patient Counseling
See Literature
