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Clindamycin Information

Clindamycin is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Clindamycin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Clindamycin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Clindamycin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Clindamycin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Clindamycin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clindamycin related warnings talks about Clindamycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Clindamycin contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Clindamycin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clindamycin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Clindamycin Benefits & Uses
Clindamycin Dosage & How to Take
Clindamycin Side Effects
Clindamycin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Clindamycin with Other Drugs
Clindamycin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Clindamycin
Clindamycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Clindamycin Benefits & Uses

Clindamycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Clindamycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Clindamycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Clindamycin safe for pregnant women?

Clindamycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Clindamycin safe during breastfeeding?

Clindamycin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Clindamycin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Clindamycin.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clindamycin on the Kidneys?

Clindamycin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clindamycin on the Liver?

Clindamycin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clindamycin on the Heart?

Clindamycin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clindamycin with Other Drugs

Clindamycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Clindamycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clindamycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Clindamycin

Is this Clindamycin habit forming or addictive?

Clindamycin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Clindamycin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Clindamycin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Clindamycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Clindamycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clindamycin

It is safe to take Clindamycin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clindamycin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clindamycin.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clindamycin

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Clindamycin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Clindamycin is a brand name of clindamycin and it comes in form of the capsule, injection, and topical gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, strep throat, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The topical gel of Clindamycin is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clindamycin cover MRSA infections?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Clindamycin covers MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is effective against not just MRSA infection but also to penicillin-susceptible strains such as Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Clindamycin a steroid?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Clindamycin is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Clindamycin with tramadol?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, oral Clindamycin can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Clindamycin along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clindamycin cover anaerobes?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clindamycin covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.