Clindamycin

Active composition — generic information and available medicines

Uses

Clindamycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections
It is used in infections of the skin such as acne (Pimples), abdomen, bone, skin, heart and soft tissues. It also used in post-operative infections.

How it works

Clindamycin is an antibiotic. It stops the bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Expert advice

If you get diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using this medicine and call your doctor.
If you are taking birth control pills while taking clindamycin take a secondary measure of birth control. Please consult your doctor regarding the same.
Consult your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, allergies, eczema (sensitive skin that often becomes itchy or irritated) or kidney or liver disease.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding, if you become pregnant while taking clindamycin, call your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is clindamycin/Clindac/Dalacin a steroid, sulfa drug, cephalosporin, or a penicillin?: Clindamycin belongs to a group of antibiotics called lincosamide antibiotics. Clindamycin is not a cephalosporin, penicillin, or a sulpha drug and does not contain sulpha
Q. Is Clindamycin good for strep throat, urinary tract infection, sinus infection, sore throat, bladder infection, yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis and ear infection?: Clindamycin can be used to treat strep throat, sore throat, sinus infection, bladder infection, yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis and ear infection. Clindamycin can be used but is not the first choice of drug for urinary tract infection
Q. Is Clindamycin safe?: Clindamycin is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Clindamycin over-the-counter drug?: Clindamycin is not an over the counter drug. It is a prescription drug
Q. Can I take clindamycin with Advil (ibuprofen), tramadol, Benadryl, and Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)?: Clindamycin may be taken with ibuprofen, tramadol, Benadryl and Suboxone. Always consult your doctor before use
Q. Can I take clindamycin with a penicillin allergy?: Clindamycin is considered safe for use in patients with a penicillin allergy

Uses

How it works

Expert advice

Frequently asked questions

Medicines containing Clindamycin

Clin Tablet

Clin-Face Gel

Clin Bold Gel

Clin 3 Gel

N-Clin Gel

Clin-BP Gel

Peroclin 5% Gel

Cliface-A Gel

Clindrop A Gel

Clindamac A Gel

Klinface-A Gel

Clinmiface Cream

E-Mycin Injection

Efatop Lotion

Sebumclear Solution

Melacare Acne Gel

Acne Spot Gel

Ari-Acne Gel

Acne Cease Gel

Acne Fight Gel

Clindakem Acne Gel

Acne-Neat Gel

Melacare Acne Gel

Acne Marx Gel