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Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Pediatric, |clindamycin Clindamycin

clindamycin

Generic Name: clindamycin (klin da MYE sin)
Brand Names: Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Pediatric

What is clindamycin?

Clindamycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Clindamycin is used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria.

Clindamycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about clindamycin?

Do not take clindamycin together with erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Eryc, Ery-Tab, Robimycin, and others).

Before using clindamycin, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, an intestinal disorder such as colitis or Crohn"s disease, or a history of asthma, eczema, or allergic skin reaction.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using clindamycin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking clindamycin?

• allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin (Bactramycin, L-Mycin, Lincocin); or

• if you are also taking erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Eryc, Ery-Tab, Robimycin, and others).

Before using clindamycin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• colitis, Crohn"s disease, or other intestinal disorder;

• kidney disease;

• liver disease; or

• a history of asthma, eczema, or allergic skin reaction.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use clindamycin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I take clindamycin?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using clindamycin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a clindamycin overdose may include depression, changes in behavior, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking clindamycin?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

Clindamycin side effects

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• urinating less than usual or not at all; or

• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash.

Keep taking clindamycin and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• mild nausea or stomach pain;

• vaginal itching or discharge;

• mild skin rash or itching; or

• irritation in your throat.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect clindamycin?

There may be other drugs that can affect clindamycin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about clindamycin written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Clindamycin is available with a prescription under the brand name Cleocin. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Cleocin 75 mg--green capsules

• Cleocin 150 mg--light-blue and green capsules

• Cleocin 300 mg--light-blue capsules

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children. Never share your medicines with others and only use this medicine for the illness your doctor prescribed it for.
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