Clindamycin is used to treat various bacterial infections.
Antibiotic that stops bacterial growth.
Effective only against bacterial infections, not viruses like cold or flu.
Misuse may render it ineffective for future infections.
Dosage and administration
Take medication orally as directed by your doctor, usually 4 times a day (every 6 hours).
Take with a full glass of water, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
Avoid lying down for at least 10 minutes after taking the medication.
Dosage based on medical condition and response to treatment; in children, also based on weight.
Take the antibiotic at evenly spaced times for best results.
Take at the same time(s) every day to help remember.
Complete the full prescribed amount even if symptoms improve before completion.
Stopping too early may lead to a return of the infection.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Side effects
Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; inform your doctor if these persist or worsen.
The medication is prescribed because its benefits outweigh the risk of side effects for most people.
Contact your doctor immediately for serious side effects like heartburn, joint pain/swelling, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, or signs of kidney problems.
Prolonged use may lead to oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection; contact your doctor if you observe white patches in your mouth or changes in vaginal discharge.
A rare but serious allergic reaction may occur; seek medical help for symptoms like persistent fever, lymph node swelling, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
The list of side effects is not exhaustive; contact your doctor or pharmacist for other unlisted effects.
Precautions
Inform your doctor or pharmacist about allergies to clindamycin, lincomycin, or other allergies before taking the medication.
The product may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other issues.
Discuss your medical history, especially liver disease, kidney disease, stomach/intestinal diseases, and allergic conditions, with your doctor or pharmacist before using the medication.
Clindamycin may affect the efficacy of live bacterial vaccines; inform your healthcare professional before immunizations.
Before surgery, disclose all products in use, including prescription, non-prescription, and herbal products.
Older adults, particularly, may be more sensitive to the drug’s effects, especially diarrhea.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant before using the medication.
The medication passes into breast milk; consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional information
Brand Name:
Cleocin
Scientific Name:
Clindamycin Hcl
Other Names:
Clindamycin, Dalacin C
Strength(s):
150mg, 300mg
Quantities Available:
100
Formulation:
Capsule
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Cleocin
Clindamycin Hcl
