- What is it for
- What is the dosage
- 1. Clindamycin tablets
- 2. Injectable clindamycin
- 3. Clindamycin for topical use
- 4. Clindamycin vaginal cream
- Possible side effects
- Who should not use
Clindamycin is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by bacteria, the upper and lower respiratory tract, the skin and soft tissues, the lower abdomen and female genital tract, teeth, bones and joints and even in cases of sepsis bacterial.
This medicine is available in tablets, injectable, cream or vaginal cream, so it can be used in several ways, such as oral, injectable, topical or vaginal, depending on the intensity and extent of the infection and the affected site.
What is it for
Clindamycin can be used in various infections, caused by bacteria, in the following locations:
- Upper respiratory tract, such as trachea, sinuses, tonsils, larynx and ear; Lower respiratory tract, such as bronchi and lungs; Pneumonia and pulmonary abscesses; Skin and tissues close to muscles and tendons; Lower abdomen; Female genital tract, such as uterus, tubes, ovary and vagina; teeth; bones and joints.
In addition, it can also be administered in situations of septicemia and intra-abdominal abscesses. Find out what septicemia is, what symptoms and how to treat it.
What is the dosage
The way of using this medication depends on the formulation that is prescribed by the doctor and on the pathology that the person presents:
1. Clindamycin tablets
Generally, in adults, the recommended daily dose of clindamycin hydrochloride is 600 to 1800 mg, divided into 2, 3 or 4 equal doses, with the maximum recommended dose being 1800 mg. For the treatment of acute tonsillitis and pharyngitis caused by streptococcus, the recommended dose is 300 mg, twice a day, for 10 days.
The duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of the infection, and must be defined by the doctor, according to the diagnosis.
2. Injectable clindamycin
Administration of clindamycin should be performed intramuscularly or intravenously, by a healthcare professional.
In adults, for intra-abdominal infections, infections of the pelvis and other complications or serious infections, the usual daily dose of clindamycin phosphate is 2400 to 2700 mg in 2, 3 or 4 equal doses. For more moderate infections, caused by sensitive organisms, a dose of 1200 to 1800 mg per day, in 3 or 4 equal doses, may be sufficient.
In children, the recommended dose is 20 to 40 mg / kg per day in 3 or 4 equal doses.
3. Clindamycin for topical use
The bottle should be shaken before use and then a thin layer of the product should be applied to the dry and clean skin of the affected area, twice a day, using the bottle applicator.
Treatment varies from person to person, depending on the severity of the acne.
4. Clindamycin vaginal cream
The recommended dose is a cream-filled applicator, which is equivalent to about 5 g, corresponding to about 100 mg of clindamycin phosphate. The applicator should be used intravaginally, for 3 to 7 consecutive days, preferably at bedtime.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur with the use of this medicine are pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in liver function tests, skin rashes, inflammation of the vein, in the case of injectable clindamycin and vaginitis in women who used the cream vaginal.
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Who should not use
Clindamycin should not be used by people who are allergic to this active substance or to any of the components present in the formula used. In addition, it should also not be used to treat meningitis, either by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
