Cleocin and Chlorhexidine gluconate drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) and Chlorhexidine gluconate (chlorhexidine gluconate). Common drug interactions include osteonecrosis of jaw among females and anaemia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cleocin and Chlorhexidine gluconate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 76 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cleocin?

Cleocin has active ingredients of clindamycin phosphate. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 3,940 Cleocin users. Check the latest studies of Cleocin.

What is Chlorhexidine gluconate?

Chlorhexidine gluconate has active ingredients of chlorhexidine gluconate. eHealthMe is studying from 8,233 Chlorhexidine gluconate users. Check the latest studies of Chlorhexidine gluconate.



On Jul, 20, 2026

76 people who take Cleocin and Chlorhexidine gluconate together, and have interactions are studied.

Cleocin and Chlorhexidine gluconate drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Cleocin and Chlorhexidine Gluconate, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Osteonecrosis of jaw (death of bone of jaw)
  2. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  5. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  6. Toothache (tooth pain)
  7. Gait disturbance
  8. Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
  9. Onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nail)
  10. Constipation

male:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Pneumonia
  4. Pyrexia (fever)
  5. Back pain
  6. Dizziness
  7. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
  8. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness)

What are the common drug interactions of Cleocin and Chlorhexidine Gluconate, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Back pain
  2. Anxiety
  3. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  4. Deformity (disfigurement)
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
  7. Emotional distress
  8. Gait disturbance
  9. Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
  10. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)

50-59:

  1. Osteonecrosis of jaw (death of bone of jaw)
  2. Pain
  3. Pyrexia (fever)
  4. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  5. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  6. Osteomyelitis (infection of bone)
  7. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  8. Back pain
  9. Decreased interest
  10. Diarrhoea

60+:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  4. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  5. Decreased interest
  6. General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
  7. Pain in jaw
  8. Pneumonia
  9. Dental caries
  10. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 29 people, 38.16%
  2. Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 12 people, 15.79%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 10.53%
  4. Pain: 7 people, 9.21%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 9.21%
  6. Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 5 people, 6.58%
  7. Small Intestine Carcinoma Metastatic (cancer tumour of small intestine spreads to other part): 5 people, 6.58%
  8. Rashes (redness): 5 people, 6.58%
  9. Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 6.58%
  10. Diarrhea: 5 people, 6.58%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clindamycin phosphate and chlorhexidine gluconate (the active ingredients of Cleocin and Chlorhexidine gluconate, respectively), and Cleocin and Chlorhexidine gluconate (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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