Important Information of Cleocin (Clindamycin)
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin (Bactramycin, L-Mycin, Lincocin).
Do not take clindamycin together with erythromycin (EES, EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, others).
Before using clindamycin, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, an intestinal disorder such as colitis or Crohn's disease or a history of asthma, eczema, or allergic skin reaction.
Take this medication for the full time your doctor prescribed it. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed. Clindamycin will not treat a viral infection like the common cold or flu.
Antibiotics can cause diarrhea, which may indicate a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking Cleocin and talk to your doctor. Do not use medicine for diarrhea unless your doctor has prescribed.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects; it may be needed to test your blood regularly. You may also need to measure the function of your kidneys or liver. Visit your doctor regularly.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using clindamycin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
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