Clindamycin Hcl - Clindamycin - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Clindamycin Hcl.
• Cleocin
• klin-da-MY-sin

Medicinal Applications

• An antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, cramps, bloating and weight loss which should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
• If diarrhea becomes a problem, do not take any anti-diarrhea medications.
• Contact your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if the following effects occur.

Usage Instructions

• Clindamycin should be taken with food and a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this.
• The oral solution of this product must be shaken well before using.
• Solution retains potency for 14 days at room temperature.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Read Before Using Clindamycin Hcl (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of.

Clindamycin Hcl Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
• Follow label warnings about whether or not to refrigerate liquid forms.
• Do not freeze.
• Do not store in bathroom.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before you use this drug, tell your doctor about any other drugs you are taking including nonprescription drugs.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Warning

• This medication should be used only for serious infections because infrequently there are severe, rarely fatal, intestinal problems (pseudomembranous colitis) that can occur.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain, or blood/mucous in your stool.
• Your doctor will decide if you require other treatment.
• These symptoms may occur weeks after stopping use of this drug.
• Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have these symptoms.
• These products may make the symptoms worse.
• Your doctor will monitor you closely while you are using this medication.

Clindamycin Hcl Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.