Cleocin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Cleocin (Cleocin-T) is an antibiotic given to treat bacterial infections, vaginal infections and severe acne. Main ingredient in Cleocin is Clindamycin. Cleocin inhibits the production of protein that anaerobic bacteria need for growth and multiplying. Anaerobic bacteria do not need oxygen to reproduce and are found in abscesses, wounds, tooth infection and infections of the female genital tract. Cleocin may also be used for certain skin infections including acne.

Cleocin Side Effects

Cleocin side effects side effects are diarrhea, colitis, cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Rare Cleocin side effects are itching, rash, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin, and joined pain. Common side effects of Topical Cleocin include dry skin, redness, oily skin, burning and itching. For rare topical side effects of Cleocin, see Warning. Common side effects of Cleocin vaginal cream are inflamed cervix, vaginitis and irritation. For rare side effects of Cleocin vaginal cream, see Warning.

Cleocin Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Cleocin side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

CLEOCIN WARNING

Cleocin can cause a severe and sometimes fatal intestinal disorder known as colitis. Signs of colitis are diarrhea, bloody, pencil-shape stool, and abdominal cramps. Any form of Cleocin including topical and vaginal cream can cause colitis. For that reason, Cleocin should only be given in serious conditions that cannot be treated by other antibiotics.
Cleocin should be given with caution if you have kidney or liver disease.

Avoid using Cleocin if you are allergic to it or lincomycin.

Avoid sexual intercourse while using the Cleocin vaginal cream.

CLEOCIN AND PREGNANCY

Cleocin does cross the fetus. If you are or planning to be pregnant, discuss with your doctor, its potential risks versus its benefits before using the drug. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Cleocin.

CLEOCIN AND DOSES

Capsules :

Adult :
150-450 mg every 6 hours.
Children :
3.5-11 mg/lb. of body weight/ 3-4 doses a day.

Foam :

Apply enough with fingertips to cover the infected area and massage until foam disappears.

Suppositories :

Insert 1 per day for 3 successive days.

Topical Lotion :

Wash and dry the skin before applying the lotion. Apply enough to form a thin coat twice daily.

Vaginal Cream :

Insert 1 applicator worth at bedtime for 7 days. (Exception: Clindesse requires only 1 at any time during the day).

CLEOCIN OVERDOSE

Cleocin overdose symptoms include severe diarrhea and heightened side effect symptoms. In case of Cleocin overdose, seek medical attention right away.
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