Clindamycin Capsules
Indicated to alleviate severe bacterial infections, this antibiotic is utilized to target susceptible aerobic and anaerobic bacteria effectively.
Strengths: 150 · 300mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Dalacin
- Therapeutic class
Lincosamide antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Lincosamide
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to clindamycin; history of antibiotic-associated colitis
- Precautions and warnings
report persistent diarrhoea immediately; complete the full course
- Minor side effects
diarrhoea; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
rash; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
neuromuscular blocking agents
- Age restrictions
Use as directed by a healthcare professional.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use with caution.
Serious side effects
pseudomembranous colitis — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to alleviate severe bacterial infections, this antibiotic is utilized to target susceptible aerobic and anaerobic bacteria effectively.
Mechanism of action
Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that works by binding to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, which inhibits protein synthesis and suppresses bacterial proliferation.
Clindamycin Capsules
Indicated to alleviate severe bacterial infections, this antibiotic is utilized to target susceptible aerobic and anaerobic bacteria effectively.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Clindamycin
- Listed indication(s): Severe Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Dental Abscess
Usually available as
- 60 tablets - 150 mg1358-150-mg-16347
- 30 tablets - 300 mg1358-300-mg-16353