Product Description
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
| Generic name: | Clindamycin Hcl |
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| Formulation: | Capsule |
| Strength(s): | 150mg, 300mg |
| Quantities Available: | 100 |
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