Clindamycin vs Nitrofurantoin
Compare Clindamycin and Nitrofurantoin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Clindamycin | Nitrofurantoin | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Lincosamide Antibacterial | Nitrofuran Antibacterial |
| Used to treat | Acne vulgaris, Actinomycetales infections, Bacterial vaginosis, Bacteroides infections, Pneumocystis pneumonia, Staphylococcal infections, Streptococcal infections, Toxoplasmosis | Escherichia coli infections, Klebsiella infections, Staphylococcal infections, Urinary tract infections |
| Generic price | From $0.10 each, about $3.08 for 30 (150 mg capsule); other forms from $0.13 per mL (75 mg/5 mL ((pedi))) | From $0.16 each, about $4.95 for 30 (50 mg capsule (Mcr)); other forms from $1.69 per mL (25 mg/5 mL suspension) |
| Brand price | Cleocin: from $1.79 per gram (2% vaginal cream) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |