Cleocin-T is an antibiotic. Cleocin-T topical prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.

Cleocin-T is used topically to treat bacterial infections such as acne.

Cleocin-T contains the active ingredient clindamycin, which is an antibiotic medicine. Cleocin-T has activity against a wide variety of bacteria, including the bacteria associated with acne, Propionebacterium acnes.

Propionebacterium acnes are a common type of bacteria that feeds on sebum produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. It produces waste products and fatty acids that irritate the sebaceous glands, making them inflamed and causing spots.

Cleocin-T works by preventing the bacteria from producing

Use Cleocin-T topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before and after using Cleocin-T .

Clean and dry the affected area. Cover the affected and surrounding area.

Apply a thin film of Cleocin-T . Cleocin-T is usually applied once or twice daily. Follow your doctor s directions.

Avoid your eyes, nose, mouth, and lips when applying Cleocin-T . If Cleocin-T

Do not use other topical prescription or over-the-counter products on the same area at the same time unless directed to do so by your doctor.

If you have diarrhea while taking Cleocin-T , check with your doctor before taking an anti-diarrheal medication, as certain drugs may cause your diarrhea to become worse.

The diarrhea should not be treated with the commonly used drugs that slow movement through the intestinal tract, such as Lomotil or products containing paregoric.

Avoid using harsh, abrasive, or irritating cleansers, perfumes, or cosmetics during

Most important fact about Cleocin-T

It may take up to 3 months to see the effects of Cleocin-T . Do not stop using Cleocin-T if you do not see results immediately.

Although applied only to the skin, some of Cleocin-T could be absorbed into the bloodstream; and it has been known to cause severe--sometimes even fatal--colitis (an inflammation of the lower bowel) when taken internally. Symptoms, which can occur a few days, weeks, or months after beginning treatment with Cleocin-T , include severe

Side effects of Cleocin-T cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Cleocin-T .

More common side effects of Cleocin-T may include:
Burning, itching, peeling skin, reddened skin, skin dryness.

Less common or rare side effects of Cleocin-T may include:
Abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, colitis, diarrhea, oily skin, skin inflammation and irritation, stomach and intestinal