What is Clindamycin?
Clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs. Clindamycin is in a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria.
Antibiotics such as clindamycin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Clindamycin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.
What strengths are available of Clindamycin
Clindamycin sold by BudgetGenerics.com is Clindamycin 150mg Tablet and Clindamycin 300mg Tablet
Recommendations for use of Clindamycin
Clindamycin is used to treat acne and is used along with other medications to treat anthrax and malaria.
Clindamycin is also sometimes used to treat ear infections, tonsillitis (infection that causes swelling of the tonsils), pharyngitis (infection that causes swelling in the back of the throat), and toxoplasmosis (an infection that may cause serious problems in people who do not have healthy immune systems or in unborn babies whose mothers are infected) when these conditions cannot be treated with other medications.
Clindamycin is also used to treat bacterial vaginosis (an infection caused from too much of certain bacteria in the vagina).
Clindamycin is also used to prevent endocarditis (infection of the heart valves) in certain people who are at risk of developing this infection as a result of a dental procedure.
Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Antibiotics such as Clindamycin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Dosage and direction of taking Clindamycin 400mg
Read the Medication Guide and the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using Clindamycin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take Cindamycin capsule orally as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water with or without food. Usually it is prescribed four times a day (every 6 hours). You shouldn't lie down at least till 10 minutes after taking this medication.
Swallow the whole capsule without chewing or splitting or crushing it. There is a bitter taste if you crush Clindamycin. Increase the amount of fluids taken unless the doctor advised otherwise
Always try to take Cindamycin at evenly paced times. If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is too close to your next dose then skip the missed dose and take the regular dose. Should never double the dose in order to make up for the missed dose.
This is an antibiotic which needs to complete the fully prescribed amount, even if the symptoms improve after a few doses. The bacteria may continue to grow if you stop the medication early resulting in a return of the infection.
Take Cindamycin exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take in doses which are either larger or for longer than what is recommended by your doctor.
You should begin to feel better during the first few days of treatment with Clindamycin. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor.
Continue to take Clindamycin even if you feel better. If you stop taking Clindamycin too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
Missed Dose of Clindamycin
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Overdose of Clindamycin
If you think you have taken more than the required dose contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
How does Clindamycin work?
Clindamycin belongs to a class of drugs called lincomycin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections.
Antibiotics such as Clindamycin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Precautions before taking Clindamycin
Prior to taking Clindamycin inform your doctor if you
have any allergies to Clindamycin (Generic Cleocin) or to any other antibiotics or any other allergies
have or had kidney disease
have or had liver disease
have or had asthma
have or had hay fever
have or had stomach or intestinal diseases such as colitis, Clostridium difficile - associated diarrhea
While you are taking Clindamycin (Generic Cleocin) do not take any live bacterial immunizations (such as typhoid vaccine) as it may not work well unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Inform your doctor or the dentist of all the products that you use (prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, protein shakes, herbal products, vitamin supplements) before having surgery.
During pregnancy Clindamycin (Generic Cleocin) must be used if it's absolutely necessary.
Caution should be exercised when prescribing Clindamycin (Generic Cleocin) to a nursing mother.
Clindamycin rarely cause serious changes in blood sugar, especially with diabetes. You need to do regular checks on your blood sugar and share the results with your doctor.
While you are taking Clindamycin do not take any live bacterial immunizations (such as typhoid vaccine) as it may not work well unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Inform your doctor or the dentist of all the products that you use (prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, protein shakes, herbal products, vitamin supplements) before having surgery.
Clindamycin may make you dizzy, confused or disoriented. Consumption of alcohol or marijuana can make you more dizzy. Do not operate machinery, drive a car or do anything that require alertness until you can do it safely. Understand know how this medication affects you.
You need to limit your time in the sun as Clindamycin may make you more sensitive to the sun. Tanning booths and sun lamps should be avoided. Wear protective clothing and sun screen whenever you expose yourself to the sun.
FDA pregnancy category B: This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use Clindamycin without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. It is not known if Clindamycin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.
About other prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take before having surgery or treatment. Taking Clindamycin together with certain medicines or products may cause serious, life-threatening side effects.
Side Effects of Clindamycin
Your doctor prescribed this medicine after carefully analyzing the benefits over the risks involved. Most people do not experience any serious side effects. However, you may experience the following side effects.
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the serious side effects mentioned below.
Dark urine
Yellowing of skin and eyes
Heartburn
Joint pain or swelling
Prolonged use of Clindamycin (Generic Cleocin)may cause oral thrush or yeast infection. If you notice white patches in your mouth, a vaginal discharge contact your doctor immediately
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Interaction with Clindamycin
Inform your doctor about any medications that you are taking including prescription medications, over the counter medications, vitamins, supplements and herbal remedies. Do not start, stop and change the dosage of any medicine without your doctor's permission.
During pregnancy Ciprofloxacin must be used if it's absolutely necessary.
Caution should be exercised when prescribing Ciprofloxacin to a nursing mother.
Some of the medications that may interact with Ciprofloxacin is
macrotide antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin
kaolin - pectin
Storage of Clindamycin
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store at 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 77°F); protect drug from excessive light, humidity, and temperature over 30°C (86°F)
Keep Clindamycin tablets in the container that they came in and keep the container tightly closed.
Throw away capsules that are no longer needed or expired (out of date).
Medicines should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help to protect the environment.
Clindamycin should not be used after the given expiration date.
Scientific Information about Clindamycin or Generic Cleocin
Formula: Clindamycin | C16H15N5O7S2.3H2O
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