Clindamycin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cleocin, Cleocin Pediatric, Dalacin C, Dalacin C Flavored Granules, Dalacin C Phosphate
Category- Antibacterial, systemic
- Antiprotozoal
DescriptionClindamycin (klin-da-MYE-sin) is used to treat bacterial infections. It will not work
for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Clindamycin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage forms:
Oral
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Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
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Oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Cleocin
- Cleocin Pediatric
In Canada -
- Dalacin C
- Dalacin C Flavored Granules
- Dalacin C Phosphate
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
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