Common Side Effects

• Several gastrointestinal side effects are relatively common with Novo-Clindamycin. These include mild diarrhea, gas, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain or cramps. Other somewhat common side effects include dizziness, light headedness and headache.
  
  

Less Common Effects

• Less common Novo-Clindamycin side effects include rectal or genital itching, constipation, joint or muscle pain and throat irritation.
  
  

Colitis

• Novo-Clindamycin can cause pseudomembranous colitis, a serious disorder with symptoms of severe diarrhea and abdominal cramping. This may occur several weeks after treatment ends.
  
  

Fungal Infections

• Antibiotic use can result in fungal infections, mainly vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush.
  
  

Allergic Reaction

• Rarely, some people have an allergic reaction to Novo-Clindamycin. Signs are difficulty breathing, rash or hives, itching and swelling.