Clindamycin

Warnings

Pregnancy
No definitive data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore consult your doctor before using this medication

Lactation
The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your doctor for advice

Precautions
Patient using this medication should avoid eyes and mucous membrane This medication is contraindicated in lincomycin sensitivity, history of Inflammatory bowel disease (disease of the intestine) or antibiotic-associated colitis (inflammation of the colon) Is this drug an antibiotic? Yes, this cream is an antibiotic which can be used locally. Will this medicine interfere with the use of condoms? Using this medicine might make a condom less effective. Kindly discuss other forms of contraceptives with your doctor when you are using this medicine. How often should I take this medicine? Apply this medicine as prescribed. It is important to be regular. Applying this medicine on the same time every day will result in the best effects. Can I stop taking this medicine if I feel better? Since this is an antibiotic, it should be taken for the amount of days prescribed. Otherwise, the infection might come back. Kindly do not stop taking this medicine even if your symptoms have improved.