Drug
Clindamycin Phosphate Topical
Important: Reactions below are the flagged terms from this drug’s
FAERS report history (min. 3 co-reports per term) — PRR/ROR indicate
disproportionality in spontaneous reporting, not causation.
Data from FDA FAERS via openFDA. Last recalculated: 2026-09-14.
| Reaction | Co-reports (a) | PRR | ROR | Signal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toxic Skin Eruption | 25 | 15.0 | 15.1 | signal |
| 2 | Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis | 31 | 12.5 | 12.6 | signal |
| 3 | Sleep Apnoea Syndrome | 34 | 10.8 | 10.9 | signal |
| 4 | Drug Eruption | 31 | 10.7 | 10.8 | signal |
| 5 | Clostridium Difficile Infection | 37 | 10.4 | 10.5 | signal |
| 6 | Scar | 27 | 9.6 | 9.6 | signal |
| 7 | Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia And Systemic Symptoms | 39 | 9.3 | 9.4 | signal |
| 8 | Rash Maculo-papular | 33 | 9.0 | 9.1 | signal |
| 9 | Folliculitis | 15 | 8.8 | 8.8 | signal |
| 10 | Clostridium Difficile Colitis | 14 | 8.0 | 8.0 | signal |
| 11 | Eosinophilia | 22 | 7.6 | 7.7 | signal |
| 12 | Drug Hypersensitivity | 228 | 7.1 | 7.6 | signal |
| 13 | Skin Reaction | 16 | 6.9 | 6.9 | signal |
| 14 | Skin Lesion | 30 | 6.7 | 6.7 | signal |
| 15 | Application Site Pain | 24 | 6.6 | 6.7 | signal |
| 16 | Product Packaging Issue | 10 | 6.5 | 6.6 | signal |
| 17 | Cyst | 13 | 6.3 | 6.4 | signal |
| 18 | Pharyngeal Swelling | 10 | 6.3 | 6.4 | signal |
| 19 | Drug Ineffective For Unapproved Indication | 57 | 6.2 | 6.3 | signal |
| 20 | Product Odour Abnormal | 10 | 5.8 | 5.9 | signal |
| 21 | Flank Pain | 9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | signal |
| 22 | Oesophagitis | 10 | 5.5 | 5.6 | signal |
| 23 | Tooth Fracture | 10 | 5.5 | 5.5 | signal |
| 24 | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | 16 | 5.5 | 5.5 | signal |
| 25 | Premature Delivery | 14 | 5.3 | 5.3 | signal |
| 26 | Renal Failure Acute | 36 | 5.1 | 5.1 | signal |
| 27 | Hepatic Steatosis | 15 | 4.9 | 4.9 | signal |
| 28 | Cholestasis | 15 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 29 | Skin Ulcer | 20 | 4.7 | 4.7 | signal |
| 30 | Bursitis | 9 | 4.5 | 4.5 | signal |
| 31 | Acute Hepatic Failure | 10 | 4.5 | 4.5 | signal |
| 32 | Gingival Bleeding | 10 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 33 | Stevens-johnson Syndrome | 16 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 34 | Skin Infection | 8 | 4.3 | 4.4 | signal |
| 35 | Fistula | 8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 36 | Body Temperature Decreased | 7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 37 | Dermatitis Contact | 8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 38 | Cholecystectomy | 8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 39 | Localised Infection | 17 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 40 | Abscess | 11 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 41 | Poor Quality Product Administered | 7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 42 | Foot Fracture | 13 | 4.1 | 4.2 | signal |
| 43 | Petechiae | 7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | signal |
| 44 | Acne | 51 | 4.1 | 4.1 | signal |
| 45 | Sinus Congestion | 9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 46 | Therapy Partial Responder | 10 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 47 | Glomerular Filtration Rate Decreased | 8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 48 | Retinal Detachment | 6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 49 | Product Packaging Quantity Issue | 7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 50 | Bipolar Disorder | 7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 51 | Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation | 9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 52 | Anaphylactic Reaction | 35 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 53 | Foot Deformity | 7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 54 | Impaired Gastric Emptying | 8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 55 | Obesity | 10 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 56 | Cellulitis | 31 | 3.7 | 3.8 | signal |
| 57 | Blood Pressure Systolic Increased | 12 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 58 | Anhedonia | 16 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 59 | Bone Loss | 9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 60 | Blister | 33 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 61 | Tubulointerstitial Nephritis | 11 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 62 | Tooth Abscess | 6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 63 | Dermatitis | 12 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 64 | Rash | 251 | 3.5 | 3.7 | signal |
| 65 | Rash Papular | 13 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 66 | Eczema | 29 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 67 | Skin Disorder | 19 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 68 | Fungal Infection | 19 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 69 | Hepatocellular Injury | 8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 70 | Application Site Irritation | 7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 71 | Bronchospasm | 8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 72 | Paralysis | 8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 73 | Limb Injury | 15 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 74 | Rash Macular | 19 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 75 | Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased | 6 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 76 | Face Oedema | 9 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 77 | Myocarditis | 6 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 78 | Scab | 6 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 79 | Burning Sensation | 37 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 80 | Laceration | 5 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 81 | Autoimmune Disorder | 5 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 82 | Post Procedural Complication | 10 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 83 | Drug-induced Liver Injury | 16 | 3.1 | 3.2 | signal |
| 84 | Throat Tightness | 14 | 3.1 | 3.2 | signal |
| 85 | Vasculitis | 6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 86 | Post Procedural Haemorrhage | 6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 87 | Vitreous Floaters | 5 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 88 | Rash Erythematous | 24 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 89 | Lip Swelling | 17 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 90 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 5 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 91 | Drug Resistance | 13 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 92 | Sinus Disorder | 10 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 93 | Taste Disorder | 10 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 94 | Angioedema | 22 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 95 | Erythema | 101 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 96 | Hepatic Cytolysis | 6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 97 | Respiratory Depression | 6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 98 | Agranulocytosis | 9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 99 | Skin Haemorrhage | 7 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 100 | Coagulopathy | 8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 101 | Dermatitis Allergic | 6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 102 | Lymphadenopathy | 17 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 103 | Pallor | 13 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 104 | Intentional Dose Omission | 13 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 105 | Wound | 13 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 106 | Poor Quality Sleep | 10 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 107 | Ankylosing Spondylitis | 6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 108 | Gastrointestinal Pain | 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 109 | Dry Skin | 60 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 110 | Immune System Disorder | 6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 111 | Multi-organ Failure | 8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 112 | Tooth Infection | 6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 113 | Dental Caries | 5 | 2.7 | 2.7 | no signal |
| 114 | Quality Of Life Decreased | 6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 115 | Restless Legs Syndrome | 8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 116 | Shock | 10 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 117 | Conjunctivitis | 8 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 118 | Increased Tendency To Bruise | 4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | no signal |
| 119 | Swelling Face | 28 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 120 | Palmar-plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome | 10 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 121 | Eyelid Oedema | 5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | no signal |
| 122 | Suicidal Ideation | 39 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 123 | Dermatitis Atopic | 21 | 2.5 | 2.6 | signal |
| 124 | Deafness | 11 | 2.5 | 2.6 | signal |
| 125 | Rash Generalised | 11 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 126 | Application Site Erythema | 11 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 127 | Pruritus | 157 | 2.5 | 2.6 | signal |
| 128 | Faeces Discoloured | 9 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 129 | Treatment Failure | 34 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 130 | Surgery | 24 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 131 | Skin Exfoliation | 34 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 132 | Melaena | 9 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 133 | Therapeutic Product Effect Decreased | 18 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 134 | Tooth Disorder | 9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 135 | Gastric Disorder | 14 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 136 | Haematochezia | 22 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 137 | Hypotonia | 4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | no signal |
| 138 | Vaginal Discharge | 4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | no signal |
| 139 | Skin Irritation | 18 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 140 | Bone Marrow Failure | 8 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 141 | Gallbladder Disorder | 7 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 142 | Anaphylactic Shock | 10 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 143 | Swollen Tongue | 12 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 144 | Mucosal Inflammation | 10 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 145 | Nodule | 5 | 2.3 | 2.3 | no signal |
| 146 | Lung Infection | 6 | 2.3 | 2.3 | no signal |
| 147 | Therapeutic Response Shortened | 12 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 148 | Premature Baby | 11 | 2.2 | 2.2 | signal |
| 149 | Eye Pruritus | 12 | 2.2 | 2.2 | signal |
| 150 | Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy | 32 | 2.2 | 2.2 | signal |
| 151 | Interstitial Lung Disease | 17 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 152 | Activities Of Daily Living Impaired | 7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | no signal |
| 153 | International Normalised Ratio Increased | 10 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 154 | Paranoia | 6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | no signal |
| 155 | Metastases To Liver | 6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | no signal |
| 156 | Myoclonus | 4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 157 | Therapeutic Response Unexpected | 15 | 2.0 | 2.0 | signal |
| 158 | Spinal Operation | 4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 159 | Schizophrenia | 4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 160 | Skin Burning Sensation | 23 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 161 | Muscle Spasticity | 4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 162 | Erythema Multiforme | 3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 163 | Psoriasis | 42 | 1.9 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 164 | Skin Fissures | 6 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 165 | Hallucination, Auditory | 5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 166 | Mydriasis | 4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 167 | Product Quality Issue | 42 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 168 | Coeliac Disease | 3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 169 | Eye Haemorrhage | 4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 170 | Full Blood Count Decreased | 6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 171 | Blindness Unilateral | 4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 172 | Cardiovascular Disorder | 7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 173 | Product Availability Issue | 6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 174 | Status Epilepticus | 3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 175 | Blood Count Abnormal | 4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 176 | Vaginal Haemorrhage | 11 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 177 | Madarosis | 3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 178 | Expired Product Administered | 8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 179 | Injection Site Extravasation | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 180 | Hair Colour Changes | 3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 181 | Metastases To Central Nervous System | 3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 182 | Drug Administration Error | 7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 183 | Psoriatic Arthropathy | 9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 184 | Hair Texture Abnormal | 3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 185 | Pelvic Pain | 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 186 | Application Site Rash | 3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 187 | Drug Prescribing Error | 4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 188 | Product Physical Issue | 4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 189 | Accidental Exposure To Product | 20 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 190 | Pregnancy | 4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 191 | Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy | 15 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 192 | Application Site Pruritus | 4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 193 | Abortion Spontaneous | 7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 194 | Injection Site Urticaria | 4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 195 | Drug Effective For Unapproved Indication | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 196 | Injection Site Haemorrhage | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 197 | Drug Exposure During Pregnancy | 4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 198 | Multiple Sclerosis Relapse | 8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 199 | Device Issue | 9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | no signal |
| 200 | Gynaecomastia | 3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | no signal |
| 201 | Device Dislocation | 4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | no signal |
| 202 | Myelosuppression | 3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |
| 203 | Device Breakage | 3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |
| 204 | Renal Cancer | 3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | no signal |
| 205 | Device Difficult To Use | 4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | no signal |
| 206 | Drug Dose Omission By Device | 3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | no signal |