Clindamycin Phosphate (CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE USP, 1%)
Clindamycin Phosphate (CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE USP, 1%) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Clindamycin Phosphate; Generic name: CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE USP, 1%; Manufacturer: A-S Medication Solutions.
| Brand name | Clindamycin Phosphate |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE USP, 1% |
| Manufacturer | A-S Medication Solutions |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clindamycin phosphate gel, 1% is indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris. In view of the potential for diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis, the physician should consider whether other agents are more appropriate (see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ). |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin film of clindamycin phosphate gel USP 1% twice daily to affected area. Keep container tightly closed. |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been associated with severe colitis which may result in patient death. Use of the topical formulation of clindamycin results in absorption of the antibiotic from the skin surface. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of topical and systemic clindamycin. Studies indicate a toxin(s) produced by clostridia is one primary cause of antibiotic-associated colitis. The col |
| Active ingredient(s) | CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=193a4b02-910f-46b2-8b61-25efea694720 |