Cleocin Lotion
Use Cleocin Lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Cleocin Lotion is for topical use on the skin only.
* Shake well before each use. Clean and dry the affected area. Cover the affected area and surrounding areas with a thin film of medicine.
* Cleocin Lotion works best if it is used at the same time each day.
* Continue to use Cleocin Lotion even if your condition improves. Do not miss any doses.
* If you miss a dose of Cleocin Lotion, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cleocin Lotion.
Important safety information:
* Cleocin Lotion may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
* Cleocin Lotion is for external use only. Do not get Cleocin Lotion in your eyes or on the inside of your nose or mouth. If you accidentally get the medicine in your eye, immediately flush with a large amount of cool tap water.
* Cleocin Lotion has an unpleasant taste. Use caution when applying Cleocin Lotion around the mouth.
* Be sure to use Cleocin Lotion for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
* Several weeks may pass before you see improvement in your acne. Continue using Cleocin Lotion for the full time recommended by your doctor.
* Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or cleansers on your skin.
* If severe diarrhea, stomach pain or cramping, or bloody stools develop during treatment or within several months after treatment with Cleocin Lotion, check with your doctor or pharmacist right away. Do not treat it without first checking with your doctor.
* Cleocin Lotion should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
* PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cleocin Lotion while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cleocin Lotion is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Cleocin Lotion.
Possible side effects of Cleocin Lotion:
Cleocin Lotion
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; itching; oiliness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood or mucus in stools; diarrhea; stomach cramps or pain; swelling, redness, burning, or peeling of your skin.
