Clindamycin (Topical)

Brand Names : Cleocin T Gel, Cleocin T Lotion, Cleocin T Topical Solution, Clinda-Derm, Dalacin T Topical Solution

Category

• Antiacne agent, topical
• Antibacterial, topical

Description

Clindamycin (klin-da-MYE-sin) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Topical clindamycin is used to help control acne. It may be used alone or with one or more other medicines that are used on the skin or taken by mouth for acne. Topical clindamycin may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

Clindamycin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Gel (U.S.)
• Solution (U.S. and Canada)
• Suspension (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Cleocin T Gel
• Cleocin T Lotion
• Cleocin T Topical Solution
• Clinda-Derm

In Canada -

• Dalacin T Topical Solution

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.