Common side effects

• Pruritus of skin
• Dry skin
• Skin irritation
• Stinging of skin
• Abnormal desquamation
• Erythema

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including

• Signs of liver disease
• Unusual tiredness
• Muscle weakness
• Slurred speech
• Blurred vision
• Drooping eyelids
• Hearing loss

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including

• Severe dizziness
• Fainting
• Fast/irregular heartbeat

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop

• Persistent diarrhea
• Abdominal or stomach pain/cramping
• Blood/mucus in your stool

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

• Rash
• Itching/swelling
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing

Other things to note

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain/cramping, and loss of appetite may occur. Taking this medication with food may lessen these symptoms. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid medications if you have any of these symptoms because these products may make them worse.
• Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.

• Do not touch tip of tube
• Swallow tablets whole
• For capsule, delayed release products : Swallow whole. Do not break/chew/crush/dissolve. May take with food if stomach upset occurs. Watch for oral thrush or vaginal yeast infections. Call MD if new abdominal pain/yellowing eyes/skin. Tell doctor if fainting or faintness occurs. Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor. Report severe diarrhea or abdominal pain to doctor.
• For ointment products : Tell your pharmacist & Dr if you have allergies. Do not wear soft contact lenses during treatment. For external use only. Prevent contamination. Wash hands before and after using. Clean and dry skin, then use a thin layer on area. Wait 5 min. before other eye medications. Avoid contact with eyes, inside of nose or mouth. Success is dependent on completing therapy course. Important to try not to skip doses. May cause a temporary stinging/burning feeling. May blur vision. Use caution when driving. May take months for full benefit of therapy. Redness or irritation may occur at application site.
• For solution, non-oral products : Use at the same time(s) daily as directed. Wash hands after applying. Call Dr before increasing dose or frequency. May take 3 months for full benefit of therapy. Call doctor if you are not getting better. Keep medicine away from heat or flames.
• For tablet products : Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Do not chew or crush.

• If this medication upsets your stomach, take it with crackers, bread or a small meal. ; Important: Finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber. ; For capsule, delayed release products : Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush. ; For tablet products : Take medication on an empty stomach one hour before or two to three hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. ; For tablet products : This medication may have a bitter taste if chewed or crushed. Swallow medication whole. ;

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you've had:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• A certain type of muscle disease (myasthenia gravis)

Products that may interact with this drug include:

• Clindamycin
• Digoxin