Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Clindamycin
Chemical Class
Deoxylincomycin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
D10AF01, G01AA10, J01FF01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Climed?
Uses
Clindamycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Clindamycin is used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. Clinda...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Deoxylincomycin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
Clindamycin (HCl), Clindamycin (HCl) are the derivatives of Clindamycin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Deoxylincomycin. It belongs to Antibacterial (Proetin synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Clindamycin is 479.50. It is weakly acidic drug, 10.73% solution of the drug is isotonic and Its pKa is 7.7.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM, IV
300 to 600 mg — 6 hourly
Should not Exceed 4.8g/day
2
Adult · PO
150 to 450 mg — 6 hourly
Should not Exceed 1.8g/day
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take clindamycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. O
4
Child · serious infection
8 to 16 mg/kg — 6 hourly
5
Child · more serious infection
16 to 20 mg/kg — 6 hourly
Safety Alerts
Do not take clindamycin if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, Cleocin, Clindesse, ClindaMax, or any of the inactive ingredients in the clindamycin preparation you are taking (refer to the clindamycin Package Insert)
To make sure clindamycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney or liver disease an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease eczema an allergic skin reaction asthma or a severe allergic reaction to aspirin an allergy to yellow food dye
Also, tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
Important Warnings
Clindamycin carries a Boxed Warning for Clostridium difficile- associated diarrhea (CDAD)
Clindamycin can cause diarrhea, which may range in severity from mild to fatal colitis
Diarrhea associated with clindamycin use is sometimes caused by an overgrowth of dangerous Clostridium difficile bacteria in the large intestine
Seniors especially should be monitored for diarrhea
If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using clindamycin and call your doctor
Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to
Seek urgent medical attention
Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to clindamycin : (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling)
Side Effects
The most common clindamycin side effects include: nausea or vomiting stomach (abdominal) pain mild skin rash vaginal itching or discharge. Clindamycin may also cause a metallic taste in your mouth. Talk to your healthcare provider about ways you can manage this.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with clindamycin
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicines you start or stop using. Clindamycin has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents
such as succinylcholine
rocuronium
or vecuronium. Use with caution. Clindamycin is metabolized predominantly by CYP3A4 hepatic enzymes
and to a lesser extent by CYP3A5
Storage
Store Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 172.58
DRAP approved maximum price · per 10gm · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 10gmRs 172.58
Should you consider an alternative?
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