Clindamycin Topical Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane
  • itching

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • abnormal peeling of skin
  • dry skin
  • skin irritation

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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    If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • oily skin
  • headache
  • a stinging sensation on the skin

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • bloody diarrhea

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • hair follicle inflammation due to gram-negative bacteria
  • diarrhea
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