Clindamycin - oral (cleocin) side effects, medical uses, and drug
Cleocin. home > cold and flu center > cold and flu a-z list > clindamycin-oral index > clindamycin-oral drug monograph Font Size A A A 1 2 3 4 Next » clindamycin-oral Index Glossary GENERIC NAME: CLINDAMYCIN - ORAL (klin-da-MY-sin) BRAND NAME(S): Cleocin Warning Medication Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage WARNING: This medication should be used only for serious bacterial infections because it can sometimes cause a severe (rarely fatal) intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or even weeks after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain cramping, or blood mucus in your stool. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have these symptoms because these products may make them worse. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details and an appropriate treatment plan. USES: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 4 times a day (every 6 hours), or as directed by your doctor. Take it with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. D
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Cleocin official fda information, side effects and uses.
Edia Medical Dictionary Drug Classification Drug Imprint Codes Drug Image Search Veterinary Drugs News Feeds Or browse a complete list of drug names A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Advanced Search Consumer Drug Information Print Add to List Comments Cleocin HCl Generic Name: clindamycin (klin da MYE sin) Brand Names: Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Pediatric What is Cleocin HCl (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 Cleocin HCl (clindamycin)? Do not use this medication if you are allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin (Bactramycin, L-Mycin, Lincocin) 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. Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Clindamycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. 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. T
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