Cleocin T Lotion prescription medication is used to help control acne. It may be used alone or with one or more other medicines on the skin or taken by mouth for acne. 

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the Cleocin T Lotion exactly as directed. 

• Apply Cleocin T Lotion thin film twice daily to the affected area.
• Shake well immediately before using. 
• Wash your hands before and after applying for this medicine.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Before using Cleocin T Lotion, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, lincomycin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: chronic asthma or hay fever (atopic conditions) and intestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis, enteritis, and C. difficile-associated diarrhea.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Cleocin T Lotion may cause serious side effects. Stop using Cleocin T and call your doctor at once if you have:

• Severe redness, itching, or dryness of treated skin areas; or
• Severe stomach pain or diarrhea that is watery or bloody.

Common side effects of Cleocin T Lotion may include:

• Burning, itching, dryness, peeling or redness of treated skin; or
• Oily skin.

What other drugs will affect Cleocin T Lotion?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

Erythromycin (taken by mouth or applied to the skin).
Other drugs may affect Cleocin T, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. 

What should you avoid while taking Cleocin T Lotion?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may signify a new infection. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor.

While using Cleocin T Lotion, is it safe to use additional skin care products?

Avoid using skin products that can irritate, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime.