Clindacutin 10 mg/g Ointment for Dogs

Cross-resistance has been shown between lincosamides (including clindamycin),
erythromycin and other macrolides. Use of clindamycin should be carefully
considered when antimicrobial susceptibility testing has shown resistance to
lincosamides, erythromycin and other macrolides because its effectiveness may be
reduced.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Oral ingestion (including licking) of the veterinary medicinal product by treated
animals should be avoided.
This veterinary medicinal product may be irritating to the mucous membranes and
eyes. Avoid contact with the mucous membranes and/or eyes.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on identification and
susceptibility testing of the target pathogens. If this is not possible, therapy should be
based on epidemiological information and knowledge of susceptibility of the target
bacteria at local/regional level.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be in accordance with official, national
and regional antimicrobial policies.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product deviating from the instructions given in the
SPC may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to clindamycin and may
decrease the effectiveness of treatment with lincosamides, erythromycin or other
macrolides due to the potential for cross-resistance.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
The active substance clindamycin, as well as the excipients polyethylene glycol and
propylene glycol, may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) reactions. Skin contact with the
veterinary medicinal product should be avoided. Wear gloves when applying the
veterinary medicinal product. If contact occurs, wash hands or exposed skin and seek
medical advice in case of hypersensitivity reactions.
This veterinary medicinal product may be irritating to the mucous membranes and/or
eyes. Avoid contact with the mucous membranes and/or eyes including hand-to-eye
contact. If contact occurs, rinse with clean water. If eye irritation persists, seek medical
advice and show the package leaflet or label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.