Follow your doctor's directions. Avoid your eyes, nose, mouth, and lips when applying clindamycin topical. If medication gets in any of these areas, wash the area with water. It may take up to 3 months to see the effects of this drug. Do not stop using it if you do not see results immediately.
Store clindamycin topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only your next regularly scheduled dose. Keep applications at least 12 hours apart. Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a clindamycin overdose include severe or bloody diarrhea along with abdominal pain.