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 not listed in this medication guide.

Important information

Clindamycin can cause diarrhea, which may be severe or lead to serious, life-threatening intestinal problems. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using this medicine and call your doctor.
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.

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Take clindamycin for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Clindamycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using it for a short time.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin.
To make sure clindamycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
  • a history of colitis, Crohn's disease, or other intestinal disorder;
  • a history of eczema, or allergic skin reaction;
  • liver disease;
  • asthma, or a history of severe allergic reaction to aspirin;
  • if you also take erythromycin; or
  • if you are allergic to yellow food dye.
Clindamycin is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Clindamycin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Do not give a clindamycin injection to a child without medical advice. The injectable medicine contains an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not allow an older child to use this medicine without supervision of an adult.

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