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How many times should i use clindamycin lotion for oily skin during day?

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Dr. Vitaliy Krol answered

Clindamycin: Once or twice a day at most, sometimes depends on formulation or strength of solution

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/5/2014

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