Clindamycin
Brand names: Cleocin
Drug class: Lincosamide Antibacterial
Prescription only
Available as: topical, oral, injection, vaginal
What is clindamycin used for?
- Acne vulgaris
- Actinomycetales infections
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Bacteroides infections
- Pneumocystis pneumonia
- Staphylococcal infections
- Streptococcal infections
- Toxoplasmosis
Topical Solution, CLEOCIN T Topical Gel and CLEOCIN T Topical Lotion are indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris. In view of the potential for diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis, the physician should consider whether other agents are more appropriate (see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ).
Clindamycin price
Generic: From $0.10 each, about $3.08 for 30 (150 mg capsule); other forms from $0.13 per mL (75 mg/5 mL ((pedi))).
Brand: Cleocin: from $1.79 per gram (2% vaginal cream).
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