What is clindamycin used to treat?

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What is clindamycin used to treat?​

Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat inflammatory acne. Clindamycin works by reducing the number of bacteria that cause acne. It also has anti-inflammatory effects, so it makes breakouts less red and swollen.
What are the side effects of topical clindamycin?
Depending on which form you’re using, you’ll apply your topical clindamycin once or twice a day. All acne medications can cause side effects. Luckily, side effects of topical clindamycin aren’t usually too serious. Dryness, flakiness, or minor peeling of the skin is the most common.
How effective is clindamycin for acne?
Topical antibiotics alone aren’t the best way to treat acne. They work really slowly when compared to other topical acne treatments available. But use topical clindamycin along with another acne treatment and you’ll boost its effectiveness.

Is clindamycin ABM safe for children to take?​

Clindamycin ABM capsules should only be used for children who are able to swallow capsules. The use of capsules may not be suitable to provide the exact mg/kg doses required for the treatment of children. For the treatment of anaerobic infections Clindamycin phosphate solution for injection should be used initially.

Clindamycin is in a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Vaginal clindamycin cannot be used to treat vaginal irritation caused by yeast infections or by sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and trichomoniasis.
What are the side effects of clindamycin capsules?
A very bad and sometimes deadly reaction has happened with this medicine (clindamycin capsules). Most of the time, this reaction has signs like fever, rash, or swollen glands with problems in body organs like the liver, kidney, blood, heart, muscles and joints, or lungs. Talk with the doctor.
Should I talk to my doctor about taking clindamycin?
If you have questions, talk with the doctor. If you are 60 or older, use this medicine (clindamycin capsules) with care. You could have more side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.

How should I take clindamycin (diltiazem)?​

The capsule form of clindamycin should be taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water or with meals to prevent irritation of the esophagus (tube between the throat and stomach). Use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

Can clindamycin cause diarrhea?
Clindamycin can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.
Does clindamycin cause liver damage?
Clindamycin has been linked to rare instances of acute liver injury. Clindamycin is a semisynthetic broad spectrum antibiotic produced by chemical modification of the parent compound lincomycin. Clindamycin dissociates peptidyl-tRNA from the bacterial ribosome, thereby disrupting bacterial protein synthesis.

What happens if you miss a dose of clindamycin?​

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. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin.
Can you take clindamycin if allergic to lincomycin?
Clindamycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. 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 ever had: an allergy to yellow food dye.
Can you take clindamycin if you have diarrhea?
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using clindamycin and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.