Clindamycin
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Articles
30 October 2020
Safety in Lactation: Acne and rosacea
Topical preparations for acne are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid contact of… Azelaic acid Clindamycin Co-cyprindiol Erythromycin Isotretinoin Nicotinamide Tretinoin
23 September 2020
Safety in Lactation: Vaginal and vulval infections
Fungal vulval infections are normally associated with a vaginal infection which should be treated with an appropriate intravaginal cream or pessary – imidazole drugs to… Clindamycin Clotrimazole Econazole Ketoconazole Metronidazole Miconazole Safety in Breastfeeding
10 January 2020
What is the most suitable treatment for acne in a person with acute porphyria?
Topical (applied to the skin) treatments for acne are considered to be safer than oral treatments in people with an acute form of porphyria, provided… Adapalene Benzoyl peroxide Clindamycin Doxycycline Erythromycin Isotretinoin Lymecycline Nutritional and metabolic disorders Skin disorders Tretinoin
18 October 2018
How should medicines be dosed in children who are obese?
Obesity results in physiological changes that can affect the volume of distribution and the clearance of drugs. The extent of these changes is variable and… Aciclovir Aminophylline Benzylpenicillin Carbamazepine Clindamycin Dosing Enoxaparin Esomeprazole Gentamicin Heparin Ibuprofen Metronidazole Morphine Omeprazole Ondansetron Paediatrics and neonates Paracetamol Phenobarbital Phenobarbital sodium Phenoxymethylpenicillin Phenytoin Phenytoin sodium Prednisolone Ranitidine Theophylline Tobramycin VancomycinMedicine Compliance Aid Stability
generic
Sandoz Ltd
Sandoz Ltd
generic
Capsules 150mg
A2 · Amber 2 No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
Airtight container
Store in airtight containers.
31 March 2015
Lactation Safety Information
Oral / Parenteral
Oral / Parenteral
Limited published evidence of safety shows small amounts in breast milk
One case report of bloody stools indicating possible antibiotic-associated colitis
Monitor infant for gastro-intestinal disturbances and oral candida infection, especially if used for prolonged periods or in high doses, although these effects are unlikely to occur.
Choice of alternatives may be directed by local antimicrobial policy.
29 July 2020
For vaginal infections
For vaginal infections
29 July 2020
Topical
Topical
Minimal systemic absorption by mother
29 July 2020