CLINDAMYCIN HCL 150 MG CAPSULE

USES: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an ...

USES: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Indications : severe malaria, inhaled anthrax, gastrointestinal anthrax, acne vulgaris, post-exposure anthrax prevention, sepsis caused by anaerobic bacteria, bacterial sepsis, actinomycosis, chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria, babesiosis, encephalitis due to toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with toxoplasmosis, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, bacterial infection, acute bacterial otitis media, prevention of bacterial endocarditis, acute Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterial sinusitis, acute streptococcal pyogenes bacterial sinusitis, acute staphylococcal bacterial sinusitis, sinusitis, pneumococcal pneumonia, streptococcal pneumonia, staphylococcal pneumonia, anaerobic pneumonia, pleural empyema, anaerobic lung abscess, anaerobic peritonitis, intra-abdominal anaerobic abscess, infectious disease of abdomen, anaerobic tubo-ovarian abscess, anaerobic pelvic cellulitis, inflammatory disease of female pelvic organs, Bacteroides endomyometritis, Gardnerella vaginalis bacterial vaginosis, postsurgical vaginal cuff anaerobic infections, skin and skin structure infection, Staphylococcus aureus skin and skin structure infection, skin and skin structure Streptococcus pyogenes infection, skin and skin structure anaerobic infection, diabetic foot infection due to gram-positive bacteria, cutaneous anthrax

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This drug may also be used before dental procedures in people with certain heart conditions (such as artificial heart valves) to reduce the risk of a serious infection of the heart (bacterial endocarditis).

SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: heartburn, joint pain/swelling, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: fever that doesn't go away, new or worsening lymph node swelling, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 4 times a day (every 6 hours), or as directed by your doctor. Take it with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this medication. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dose is also based on weight. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

PRECAUTIONS: Before taking clindamycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to lincomycin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, stomach/intestinal diseases (such as colitis, C. difficile-associated diarrhea), allergic conditions (such as asthma, hay fever, eczema). Clindamycin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care professional that you are using clindamycin before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication (unless your doctor/dentist has directed you to take this drug before surgery as a precaution). Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, especially persistent diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may interact with this drug is: kaolin-pectin.

OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

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