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Evoclin Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Clindamycin (as phosphate) 1%; foam; contains alcohol.
Pharmacological Class
Lincosamide antibiotic.
How Supplied
Foam—50g, 100g
Manufacturer
Evoclin Indications
Indications
Acne vulgaris.
Evoclin Dosage and Administration
Adult
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.
Children
<12yrs: not established.
Evoclin Contraindications
Contraindications
History of regional enteritis, ulcerative or antibiotic-associated colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis).
Evoclin Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Evoclin Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Atopic patients. Discontinue if significant diarrhea, irritation, or dermatitis occurs. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, lips, other mucous membranes or broken skin. Discontinue if no improvement after 6–8 weeks or if condition worsens. Product is flammable. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Evoclin Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Evoclin Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant erythromycin-containing products: not recommended. May potentiate neuromuscular blockers. Antiperistaltic agents (eg, opiates, diphenoxylate with atropine) may prolong and/or worsen severe colitis. Cross-resistance may occur with erythromycin.
Evoclin Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Application site reactions (eg, burning, pruritus, dryness), headache, irritation, gram (–) folliculitis, abdominal pain, Gl disturbances; rare: diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis.
Evoclin Clinical Trials
See Literature
Evoclin Note
Not Applicable
Evoclin Patient Counseling
See Literature
