Clindamycin

What Are The Uses Of Clindamycin?

Clindamycin is used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections like:

• Middle ear infections
• Bone or joint infections
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Strep throat
• Pneumonia
• Endocarditis among others.

It is also used for acne sometimes, as well as malaria (in addition to quinine).

What Are The Side Effects Of Clindamycin?

• Diarrhoea
• Pseudomembranous colitis
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain or cramps
• Rash

What Are The Contraindications Of Clindamycin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Myasthenia Gravis
• Crohn's Disease
• Ulcerated Colon
• Severe Liver Disease
• Red Blood in Bowel Movement
• Severe Renal Impairment
• Clostridium difficile colitis
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Diarrhoea