Clindacin ETZ Topical and Mesalamine Suppository

• Generic Name: clindamycin topical
• Dosage Forms: single-use pledget applicator
• Other Brand Names: Cleocin T, Clindacin ETZ, Clindacin P, Clindagel, Clindamax, Evoclin, Cleocin, Clindesse, Clindamax, Clindesse Cream, Clindets, ClindaReach Pledget

Clindamycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Topical clindamycin is used to help control acne. It may be used alone or with one or more other medicines that are used on the skin or taken by mouth for acne. Topical clindamycin may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

Clindamycin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: rectal suppository
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Mesalamine is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Mesalamine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Some brands of mesalamine are for use only in adults, and some brands are for use in children who are at least 5 years old.

Mesalamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.