About clindamycin palmitate hcl
Lincosamide antibiotic
Used for
- Treats certain bacterial infections, including skin, bone, and respiratory infections.
- Used for serious infections when appropriate antibiotics are needed.
Usual adult dose
Adults usually take 150–450 mg every 6 hours, depending on infection severity.
Usual dose in children
Children over 1 month usually take 8–25 mg/kg daily in 3–4 divided doses; severe infections may need higher doses.
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea, nausea, or stomach pain
- Rash or itching
- Serious antibiotic-associated bowel inflammation
- Abnormal liver tests
Important warnings
- May cause severe, potentially life-threatening diarrhoea or colitis, even after treatment ends.
- Use only for bacterial infections; unnecessary use promotes antibiotic resistance.
- Tell a clinician about previous bowel disease or antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
- Seek urgent help for severe allergic reactions or bloody diarrhoea.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically needed; pregnancy-specific decisions depend on the infection and individual circumstances.
Breastfeeding
Clindamycin enters breast milk and may affect an infant’s gut; monitor for diarrhoea, thrush, or rash.
Interactions
- Warfarin and related blood thinners: increased bleeding risk; monitoring may be needed.
- Neuromuscular-blocking medicines: effects may be enhanced.
- Erythromycin: may reduce clindamycin’s antibacterial effect.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.