CLEOCIN vs CLINDAGEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CLEOCIN	CLINDAGEL
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.18 /g	$0.18 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE	CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Bausch
Dosage forms	Topical, Suppository	Topical
Drug class	Lincosamide Antibacterial	Lincosamide Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2.4 hours	about 2.4 hours
Treats	Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections	Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections

cleocin clindagel

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.18 /g

Type

Active ingredient

CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Bausch

Dosage forms

Topical, Suppository

Topical

Drug class

Lincosamide Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2.4 hours

Treats

Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Cleocin or Clindagel?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.18 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Cleocin and Clindagel?

Both Cleocin and Clindagel share the active ingredient Clindamycin Phosphate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.