Cleocin T Topical Solution

Cleocin T topical solution contains clindmycin, an antibiotic used to treat acne and other skin conditions. This is a product that is applied directly to the affected area. Many patients prefer those to an oral medicine.

What is Cleocin T Used for?

The most common use for Cleocin T topical solution is to help with clearing up chronic acne. It may need to be used in conjunction with other forms of medication. Due to the serious side effects, this medicine should only be used at a last resort when other options have failed to get results. It can be used for youth 12 years of age and older as well as adults.

Cleocin T Dosage & Administration

It is important to use Cleocin T topical solution only as prescribed. It should be used daily until your doctor tells you to stop using it. Don’t stop using it when the acne is clearing up as that doesn’t mean the bacteria has all been destroyed. Make sure you wash and dry the area where you have acne concerns before you apply the medicine. It should only be applied once per day. The use of Cleocin T topical solution can take up to 6 weeks to see improvements. During that period of time, the acne may get worse before it starts to get better. If you don’t see improvements after 12 weeks your doctor will likely ask you to stop taking it.

Cleocin T Side Effects & Precautions

Make sure the doctor knows if you have any allergies to dyes, foods, or animals. Such allergies can indicate that your body won’t respond well to the use of Cleocin T topical solution. There doesn’t seem to be any risk to women who are pregnant or nursing or their fetus/baby when using this medicine.

Fully disclose to your doctor all medicines, herbal products, and over the counter remedies you use. Some of them won’t interact well with this topical solution. Once you start to use it, make sure you talk to your doctor before you start to use anything new. Individuals with stomach disease or intestinal disease aren’t a good candidate for Cleocin T.

The skin can become very dry and flaky while using Cleocin T topical solution. Make sure you wash your face and other acne areas such as the back and shoulders with soaps that don’t contain harsh ingredients. Avoid washing the face or body areas too often as that can lead to irritation.

Diarrhea can be a serious side effect from the use of this medicine. It can lead to dehydration so you have to make sure you do all you can to reduce this side effect. Talk to your doctor about actions you can take. Don’t take over the counter medicines to fight diarrhea when you are using Cleocin T topical solution.

Other side effects that may develop during the early weeks of using it are:

• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Increased thirst
• Stinging of the skin