Formulation:
Cream, Solution
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Manufacturer:
Novopharm, Pharmacia
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Alternate Names:Dalacin (see Dalacin), Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin), Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin)
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What is Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) used for? |
Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) is an antibiotic and is used to treat acne
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When should Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) not be taken?
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Do not take Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) or to similar medications. |
What precautions should I follow when taking Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) ?
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Before using Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition like heart disease, lung disease, impairment of kidney or liver functions. |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin)?
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Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) contains an alcohol base, which can cause burning and irritation of the eyes. It also has an unpleasant taste. Use caution when applying Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) so as not to get it in the eyes, nose, mouth, or skin abrasions. |
What are the side effects of Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin)?
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Most severe: Abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, colitis, diarrhea, oily skin, skin inflammation and irritation, stomach and intestinal disturbances
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Most common: Burning, itching, peeling skin, reddened skin, skin dryness
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Other: Skin infection; rash; hives
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How should I take Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin)?
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How much medicine you use and how often you use it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) you are using talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Use Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) exactly as directed by your health care provider. Avoid contact with the eyes. Burning and irritation can occur. If contact does occur, rinse the eye with large amounts of cool tap water. Use Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) with caution if you have hay fever, asthma, or eczema. Although Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) is applied only to the skin, some of Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) could be absorbed into the bloodstream; and it has been known to cause severe--sometimes even fatal--colitis (an inflammation of the lower bowel) when taken internally. Symptoms, which can occur a few days, weeks, or months after beginning treatment with this drug, include severe diarrhea, severe abdominal cramps, and the possibility of the passage of blood.
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How should Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) be stored?
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Store Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin). If you have any questions about Dalacin T Solution (clindamycin), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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