Clindamycin (Oral Route, Injection Route, Intravenous Route)

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Clindamycin (Oral Route, Injection Route, Intravenous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

Cleocin HCl
Cleocin Pediatric

Cleocin Phosphate IV

Canadian Brand Names

Dalacin C Palmitate

Description

Clindamycin is used to treat bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Clindamycin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

DR600453 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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