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EspañolClindamycin Hcl overview
BRAND NAMES:
Cleocin, Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Pediatric, Clindamycin HCl
Generic Names:
Clindamycin Hcl
Uses:
Treats infections.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antibiotic, Antimalarial
Forms:
Capsule, Liquid
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Clindamycin Hcl come in
Capsule
Liquid
What are common Clindamycin Hcl doses?
Capsule 75MG
Capsule 150MG
Capsule 300MG
Common Clindamycin Hcl prescriptions
Clindamycin HCl
16 capsules bottleClindamycin HCl
150mg capsuleClindamycin HCl
300mg capsuleClindamycin HCl
75mg capsule
How to take Clindamycin Hcl
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Capsule: Swallow with a full glass of water.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Oral liquid: Do not refrigerate or freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Oral liquid: Do not refrigerate or freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Capsule: Swallow with a full glass of water.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Clindamycin Hcl contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to clindamycin or lincomycin.
Clindamycin Hcl warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, allergies (including an allergy to aspirin), asthma, or stomach or bowel problems (including colitis).
This medicine may cause severe skin reactions.
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Clindamycin Hcl interactions
Some medicines can affect how clindamycin works. Tell your doctor if you are using erythromycin.
This medicine may cause severe skin reactions.
This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Clindamycin Hcl side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
Severe diarrhea that does not go away, stomach cramps
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild diarrhea, nausea