General Info:

Clindamycin is an antibiotic structurally similar to lincomycin, from which it is derived. Clindamycin traditionally has been considered an effective anti-anaerobic antibiotic, but it recently has been shown to be effective in combination with pyrimethamine in treating toxoplasmic encephalitis in patients with AIDS. Clindamycin was approved by the FDA in 1970 and is marketed as the hydrochloride salt for oral administration and as the phosphate salt for parenteral, topical or vaginal administration. The FDA approved a single-dose vaginal cream (ClindesseT) for bacterial vaginosis in November 2004. The FDA approved EvoclinT, an aerosol topical foam containing 1% clindamycin, for the treatment of acne vulgaris in December 2004.

Side Effects

Burning, itching, dryness, redness, oily skin or skin peeling may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Cleocin because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.