What side effects can this medication cause?

Clindamycin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• vomiting
• gas
• diarrhea

Tell your doctor if any these symptoms are severe or do not go away while using clindamycin vaginally or on your skin:

• dry skin
• redness or irritation
• peeling
• oiliness
• itching or burning

If you experience the following symptom, or any of those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, stop taking clindamycin and call your doctor immediately:

• skin rash

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm or by phone 1-800-332-1088.