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Clindamycin

Anti-Infective Medicines
Capsule · Injection150mg · 150 mg · 75 mg · 5 ml422 brands · 274 makers
Clindamycin is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Anti-Infective Medicines. According to its FDA label, it is CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE products are indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria. 422 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic nameclindamycin
Therapeutic classAnti-Infective Medicines > 6.2.2
Form & strength (NLEM)Capsule: 150mg (as hydrochloride); Injection: 150 mg (as phosphate)/ ml; Oral liquid: 75 mg (as palmitate)/5 ml [c]
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE products are indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria. CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE products are also indicated in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clindamycin. Full label: DailyMed.

CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE products are indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria. CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE products are also indicated in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci. Its use should be reserved for penicillin-allergic patients or other patients for whom, in the judgment of the physician, a penicillin is inappropriate. Because of the risk of antibacterial drug-associated pseudomembranous colitis, as described in the BOXED WARNING, before selecting clindamycin the physician should consider the nature of the infection and the suitability of less toxic alternatives (e.g., erythromycin). Bacteriologic studies should be performed to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to clindamycin. Indicated surgical procedures should be performed in conjunction with antibacterial drug therapy.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clindamycin. Full label: DailyMed.

If diarrhea occurs during therapy, this antibacterial drug should be discontinued (see WARNING box ). Clindamycin phosphate IM administration should be used undiluted. Clindamycin phosphate IV administration should be diluted (see Dilution for IV use and IV infusion rates below).

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

This drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to preparations containing clindamycin or lincomycin.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

See BOXED WARNING. Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea Clostridioides difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile produces toxins A and B which contribute to the development of CDAD. Hypertoxin producing strains of C.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following reactions have been reported with the use of clindamycin. Infections and Infestations: Clostridioides difficile colitis Gastrointestinal: Antibacterial drug-associated colitis (see WARNINGS ), pseudomembranous colitis, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The onset of pseudomembranous colitis symptoms may occur during or after antibacterial treatment (see WARNINGS ).

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

422 products from 274 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Aclin 300mg CapsuleClindamycin (300mg)Apple International Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Cleocin 150mg CapsuleClindamycin (150mg)Panas Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Cleocin 300mg CapsuleClindamycin (300mg)Panas Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Clinall 25ml LOTIONClindamycin (25ml)Cutik Medicare Pvt Ltd
Clinamycin 1% GelClindamycin (1%)Curex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Clinbact 300 300mg TabletClindamycin (300mg)Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Clindol 300 300mg InjectionClindamycin (300mg)Venus
Clindol 600 600mg InjectionClindamycin (600mg)Venus
D Acne 10 gm GelClindamycin (10 gm)Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
D' ACNE 10mg GelClindamycin (10mg)Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Dalacin 150 150mg SolutionClindamycin (150mg)Pfizer Ltd.
Dalacin 600mg InjectionClindamycin (600mg)Pfizer Ltd.
Dalacin C 150 150mg CapsuleClindamycin (150mg)Pfizer Ltd.
Dalacin C 300 300mg CapsuleClindamycin (300mg)Pfizer Ltd.
Dalacin C 300mg InjectionClindamycin (300mg)Pfizer Ltd.
Xindal 300mg TabletClindamycin (300mg)Orion Lab
Abiclin CapsuleClindamycin (300mg)Abigail Care Pharmaceuticalstrip of 10 capsules
Aceclin Mist SprayClindamycin (1% w/v)Ace Pharmapump bottle of 100 ml Solution
Aciglow C 1% GelClindamycin (1% w/w)Novalab Healthcare Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Gel
Aclina 300 CapsuleClindamycin (300mg)Cista Medicorpstrip of 10 capsules
Aclina 600mg InjectionClindamycin (600mg)Cista Medicorpvial of 4 ml Injection
Aclind GelClindamycin (1% w/w)Mohrish Pharmaceuticalstube of 15 gm Gel
Acloderm 1% GelClindamycin (1%)Dermo Care Laboratoriestube of 20 gm Gel
Acne 1% GelClindamycin (1%)West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltdtube of 15 gm Gel
Acne C GelClindamycin (1% w/w)Adips Laboratories Ltdtube of 10 gm Gel
Acnecap GelClindamycin (1%)Dermcure's Pharmatube of 20 gm Gel
Acneclin GelClindamycin (1% w/w)Themis Medicare Ltdtube of 10 gm Gel
Acnedin 1% OintmentClindamycin (1% w/w)Daksh Pharma Pvt Ltdtube of 30 gm Ointment
AcnegelClindamycin (1% w/w)West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltdtube of 15 gm Gel
Acnegon 1% GelClindamycin (1% w/w)Mega Pharmaceuticalstube of 10 gm Gel

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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