Drug-labels.com

Clindets: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

Updated:
Facts
Status:
Prescription (Rx) Current status: Cancelled Post Market
Strength:
1 %
Active ingredient:
ATC code:
Similar drugs:

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · About this document

Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Clindets

What is CLINDETS® used for?

CLINDETS® is used on the skin to treat moderate acne in people 13 years of age and older.

How does CLINDETS® work?

It helps to improve your acne by:

  • slowing or stopping the growth of acne bacteria
  • killing acne bacteria

Drugs like CLINDETS® treat only bacterial infections, not viral infections such as the common cold.

Using too much CLINDETS® or using it in the wrong way may cause:

  • more bacteria to grow
  • bacteria that will not be killed (resistance).
  • it to not work in the future (resistance).

What are the ingredients in CLINDETS®

Medicinal ingredients: clindamycin as clindamycin phosphate USP.

Non-medicinal ingredients: isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol and purified water.

CLINDETS® comes in the following dosage forms:

Topical pads (pledgets) that contain a solution of 1% clindamycin.

Do not use CLINDETS® if:

  • You are allergic to:

    • clindamycin.
    • lincomycin.
    • Any of the other ingredients in CLINDETS®. See What are the ingredients in CLINDETS®.

  • You have a history of:

    • inflammation of the small or large intestine (regional enteritis or colitis).
    • inflammatory bowel disease.
    • ulcers.
    • bloody, severe or long-lasting diarrhea after using antibiotics.

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take CLINDETS®. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you are:

  • pregnant.

  • planning to become pregnant.
  • breast-feeding.
  • planning to breast-feed.

If you do breast feed:

  • do not apply to the breast area to prevent the infant from ingesting CLINDETS®.

Other warnings you should know about:

  • For external use only.

  • Keep CLINDETS® away from:

    • your eyes.
    • inside the nose.
    • mouth, lips, other mucous membranes.
    • areas of broken skin.
  • If contact occurs, flush with water for at least 5 minutes. If discomfort continues, consult your healthcare professional.
  • Avoid alcohol based solutions as they may irritate your skin.
  • Do not use other acne medications unless your healthcare professional tells you to do so.
  • FLAMMABLE: Avoid smoking or being near an open flame while you are applying CLINDETS® and immediately after you have used it.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

The following may interact with CLINDETS®:

  • medicines used to relax muscles when you are given an anaesthetic.
  • erythromycin (an antibiotic).
  • other acne medications.
  • peeling agents used on the skin.
  • abrasive agents used on the skin.

How to take CLINDETS®

  • Do not use if the seal is broken.

  • Adults and children 13 years of age and older: Apply to affected area twice daily, in the morning and night.

  • Apply only to your skin.
  • Six to eight (6-8) weeks of treatment may be required before improvement is seen.
  • Use for the entire time as instructed, even if your acne begins to improve after a few days. Stopping your treatment early may result in the return of your acne.
  • If your acne does not improve or becomes worse, contact your healthcare professional.

Instructions for applying CLINDETS®:

  • Wait 30 minutes after shaving before applying CLINDETS®.

  • Before you apply:

    • gently wash the area with a mild cleanser.
    • rinse with water.
    • pat dry.
  • Gently apply CLINDETS® to lightly cover the entire affected area of your skin (face) with a thin layer. Avoid eyes, nostrils, mouth, lips, other mucous membranes or areas of broken skin.

  • After applying:

    • wash your hands with soap and water.
  • Discard CLINDETS® after use.

Overdose:

  • If you apply too much, carefully wash it off and seek medical help.

  • If you accidentally swallow CLINDETS®:

    • Rinse your mouth immediately with water.
    • Seek medical help.
    • You may get symptoms similar to when you take antibiotics by mouth (an upset stomach).
    • Keep in mind that this product contains a large amount of alcohol.
If you think you have taken too much CLINDETS®, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

What are possible side effects from using CLINDETS®?

These are not all the side effects. If you have any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

In the first few weeks you may notice your skin is:

  • red or has small red bumps (rash).
  • dry or itchy.
  • numb or tingles.
  • burning or stinging.
  • peeling.

Stop treatment for a short time until your symptoms get better and then re-start treatment.

Other side effects may include:

  • headache.
  • diarrhea.
  • nausea.

If you have severe diarrhea (bloody or watery), with or without fever, abdominal pain or tenderness, you may have Clostridium difficile colitis (bowel inflammation). If this occurs:

  • stop treatment.
  • contact your doctor right away.

Rare

Severe allergic reaction that includes:

  • rash (hives).

swelling of face or lips, making it hard to breathe.

Inflammation of intestines (colitis) that includes:

  • cramps.
  • severe pain.
  • bloating.
  • diarrhea (bloody or watery) which may be severe or last a long time.
  • nausea.

vomiting

Tell your healthcare professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Serious side effects and what to do about them

Symptom / effectTalk to your healthcare professionalStop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Only if severeIn all cases

Rare

Severe allergic reaction that includes:

  • rash (hives).
  • swelling of face or lips, making it hard to breathe.
✓

Inflammation of intestines (colitis) that includes:

  • cramps.
  • severe pain.
  • bloating.
  • diarrhea (bloody or watery) which may be severe or last a long time.
  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
✓

Tell your healthcare professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Reporting Side Effects

You can help improve the safe use of health products for Canadians by reporting serious and unexpected side effects to Health Canada. Your report may help to identify new side effects and change the product safety information.

3 ways to report:

  • Online at MedEffect;
  • By calling 1-866-234-2345 (toll-free);

  • By completing a Consumer Side Effect Reporting Form and sending it by:

    • Fax to 1-866-678-6789 (toll-free), or

    • Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program

      Health Canada, Postal Locator 0701E Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K9

      Postage paid labels and the Consumer Side Effect Reporting Form are available at MedEffect.

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

Storage:

Store between 15ºC and 25ºC. Do not freeze. Contents are flammable. Keep CLINDETS® away from all sources of fire, flame and heat. Do not leave CLINDETS® in direct sunlight.

Keep this medication where children cannot reach it or see it.

If you want more information about CLINDETS®:

  • Talk to your healthcare professional
  • Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes the latest available Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website; the manufacturer’s website www.gsk.ca or by calling 1-800-387-7374.

© 2016 GSK Inc. All Rights Reserved

CLINDETS is a registered trademark of Stiefel Laboratories, Inc., used under license by GSK Inc.

Last Revised: October 5, 2016

About this document

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · DIN (Drug Identification Number): 02243050

Revision date stated in the text: October 5, 2016

Found a mistake? Write to us via the contact page.

The information on this site does not replace the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.

Drug information for Clindets

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
DIN 02243050
Schedule(s) PRESCRIPTION
Active ingredient(s) Clindamycin (clindamycin phosphate) 1 %
Dosage form(s) Pad
Route(s) of administration Topical
Drug class (WHO ATC)
  1. D Dermatologicals
    1. D10 Anti-acne preparations
      1. D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use
        1. D10AF Antiinfectives for treatment of acne
          1. D10AF01 Clindamycin
Company GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
Current status Cancelled Post Market
Current status date September 14, 2017

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs, data as of November 1, 2026. Data from the Health Canada Drug Product Database, as published there. Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.