Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Taro-Clindamycin (Taro Pharmaceuticals)
What the medication is used for:
Taro-Clindamycin, 1% is used for the treatment of pimples (Acne Vulgaris).
How does Taro-Clindamycin, 1% work?
Taro-Clindamycin 1%, contains the agent clindamycin which helps prevent the growth of bacteria that are found with acne. This helps reduce acne.
What are the ingredients in Taro-Clindamycin, 1%?
Medicinal ingredients: Clindamycin phosphate.
Non-medicinal ingredients: Isopropyl alcohol (39.24 g) (39.24% w/v), propylene glycol (5.58 g) (5.58% w/v).
Taro-Clindamycin 1% comes in the following dosage forms:
Each ml of Taro-Clindamycin 1% solution contains 10 mg of clindamycin (as clindamycin phosphate). Taro-Clindamycin 1% is a clear colourless solution available in 30 and 60 mL bottles. A separate applicator and cap for placement into the bottle is provided.
Do not use Taro-Clindamycin 1% if:
You are allergic (hypersensitive) to
- Clindamycin
- Lincomycin
Other ingredients in the product (see list of
non-medicinal ingredients)
You have a history of
- regional enteritis
- ulcerative colitis (inflamed bowel)
inflamed bowel (antibiotic-associated
colitis)
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1%. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant.
you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed while
using PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1%. Your doctor will decide if PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1%. is suitable for you.
Other warnings you should know about:
PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1% is for external use only. Not for oral, intravaginal or ophthalmic use. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, lips, other mucous membranes, or areas of broken skin.
Should not be used in children under the age of 12.
Flammable
PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1% solution is flammable. Do not smoke or be near a flame during and immediately after the application of PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1%,
Breast-feeding
If you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed while taking PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1%, talk to your doctor. PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1% may pass through your breast milk to your baby. Your doctor will decide if you should take this medicine while breast-feeding. If your doctor has told you that you can take PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1% while breast-feeding, monitor your baby for possible side effects such as: diarrhea, mouth infection (thrush: white lesions in your baby’s mouth), diaper rash or blood in their stool. If your baby shows any signs, talk to your doctor and to your baby’s doctor.
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 PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1%:
- Erythromycin
- Aminoglycosides (gentamycin)
- Muscle relaxants (neuromuscular blocking agent) used in surgery
If you use another product that contains alcohol, such as:
- cleansers
- medicated soaps
- cosmetics
It may dry or irritate your skin.
Usual dose
Apply a thin film of PrTaro-Clindamycin, 1% to the skin affected by acne twice daily.
How to take Taro-Clindamycin, 1%:
Before applying this medicine
Wash the area to be treated thoroughly but gently with warm water and bland soap. Unless skin is oily, washing 2 or 3 times a day with non-medicinal cleanser.
Rinse well and pat dry.
Wait 30 minutes after shaving. The alcohol in it may irritate freshly shaven skin.
To attach the applicator top:
- 1. Remove cap from bottle and discard.
- 2. Firmly press applicator top into the bottle.
- 3. Tighten the applicator cap firmly.
The pharmacist may have assembled the bottle for you. In that case, the applicator top will already be attached to the bottle.
To apply Taro-Clindamycin, 1%
Apply directly to the skin using the applicator top. Tilt the bottle
and press firmly against the skin using a dabbing motion. Reducing the pressure will decrease the flow.
A thin film is to be applied to the whole area affected by acne, not just to the pimples themselves. Avoid contact with eyes, nose or mouth.
If you get it in the eyes, carefully wash out your eyes right away with a lot of cool tap water. If your eyes still burn or hurt, get medical help immediately.
After applying this medicine do not wash your face for at least two hours.
You should wash your hands after applying this medicine.
Your condition may get better after 8 weeks if you respond well to the treatment. If you need more than 12 weeks treatment, talk to your doctor.
Watch for signs of increased dryness or irritation if you use the medicine with other topical products.
REMEMBER: This medication is for YOU. Never give it to others. It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
Overdose:
If you think you have taken too much Taro-Clindamycin, 1%, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
Absorption of isopropyl alcohol into the body should be considered a possibility if there has been accidental ingestion.
Missed Dose:
If you should forget to apply your medicine on your skin at the
usual time, apply it when you remember, unless it is almost time for your next application, in which case wait and apply at the next application time. The dose should not be doubled to make up for a missed dose.
What are possible side effects from using
Taro-Clindamycin, 1%?
Taro-Clindamycin, 1% may cause side effects. These include the
following:
- Dry or scaly skin
- Peeling of skin
- Stinging or burning feeling
- Eye pain
- Itching, hives, redness and gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion and gas.
Call your doctor right away if you develop any of the following:
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Redness or other signs of irritation not present before using this medicine.
You may have Clostridium difficile colitis (bowel inflammation), if you have:
severe bloody or watery diarrhea with or without:
- abdominal pain
- tenderness
If this occurs, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor right away.
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your health care professional | Stop taking drug and seek immediate emergency medical attention | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | |||
VERY COMMON Rash, Skin reactions: itching, peeling, dry, sunburn | √ | |||
COMMON Diarrhea | √ | |||
RARE Nausea, abdominal pain Vomiting | √ √ | |||
NOT KNOWN Clostridium difficile colitis (bowel inflammation) with symptoms such severe or persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. | √ | |||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your health care professional.
Revise the highlighted to the following: Reporting Side Effects You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
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:
Keep all medications out of the reach and sight of children.
Store at room temperature 15°C to 30°C.
Store away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.
Store the bottle in an upright fashion.
If you want more information about Taro-Clindamycin, 1%:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
Find the full product monograph that is prepared for
healthcare professionals and includes this Patient
Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php); the manufacturer’s website (http://www.taro.ca),or by calling Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-800-268-1975.