Clindamycin
Also sold as: Dalacin C
Prescription neededOther antibiotics
Comes as:CapsuleInjectionGel
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 150 to 450 mg every 6 hours with a full glass of water, usually for 7 to 10 days. Gel: apply thinly to acne once or twice a day. Finish the full course.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- stomach pain
- metallic taste
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe
- watery or bloody diarrhoea (even weeks after stopping)
- severe skin rash
- severe allergic reaction
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Allergy to clindamycin or lincomycin
- Previous severe diarrhoea with antibiotics
- Severe liver disease (use with caution)
Interactions
No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.