Drug Catalog - Product Detail
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE TOPICAL SOLUTION PLEDGETS 1% 60CT
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61748-0201-60 | AKORN | 60 | 1% | NA |
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Description
DESCRIPTION Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution contains clindamycin phosphate, USP, at a concentration equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin per milliliter. Each Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution pledget applicator contains approximately 1 mL of topical solution. Clindamycin phosphate is a water soluble ester of the semi-synthetic antibiotic produced by a 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the parent antibiotic lincomycin. The solution contains isopropyl alcohol 50% v/v, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide (to adjust the pH to between 4.0 – 7.0) and purified water. The structural formula is represented below: The chemical name for clindamycin phosphate is Methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-(1-methyl- trans -4-propyl-L-2-pyrrolidinecarboxamido)-1-thio-L- threo -α-D- galacto -octopyranoside 2-(dihydrogen phosphate). Chemical Structure
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Clindamycin Phosphate Pledgets contain Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution. The solution contains clindamycin phosphate equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin per milliliter. Clindamycin Phosphate Pledgets are available in a jar of 60 single-use pledget applicators. (NDC 61748-201-60)
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution is indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris. In view of the potential for diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis, the physician should consider whether other agents are more appropriate. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS and ADVERSE REACTIONS .)
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin film of Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution twice daily to affected area. More than one pledget may be used. Each pledget should be used only once and then be discarded. Pledget: Remove pledget from jar just before use. Do not use if the seal under the cap is broken. Discard after single use. Keep all liquid dosage forms in containers tightly closed.