Clindamycin
Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic available in oral, injectable, topical and vaginal products. Route and formulation determine the use and are not interchangeable. Listed uses include dental abscess, severe skin and soft tissue infections and bacterial infections.
Key points
- Clindamycin has a notable association with antibiotic-associated colitis, which can begin during or after treatment.
- Topical acne products do not replace systemic treatment for a deep dental, skin or internal infection.
- Selection should account for the infection site, likely bacteria and resistance patterns.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Whether it suits you depends on infection and route; ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How it works
Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. It does not treat viral or fungal infection.
Important safety checks
Review previous antibiotic-associated colitis, bowel disease, liver or kidney impairment, neuromuscular conditions, pregnancy and other antibiotics. New diarrhoea should not be self-treated with anti-diarrhoeal medicine before assessment.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for severe or bloody diarrhoea, marked abdominal pain with fever, facial swelling, breathing difficulty, fainting or blistering skin.
Further reading
What is clindamycin used for?
Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic used for some bacterial infections, including dental abscess and severe skin and soft tissue infections. It does not treat viral or fungal infection.
How does clindamycin work?
Clindamycin stops bacteria making proteins by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Depending on the dose and the organism, it either stops the bacteria growing or kills them.
Which product contains clindamycin?
The clindamycin product on SGMeds is Cleocin, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.
What are the side effects of clindamycin?
Nausea and diarrhoea are common, and abdominal pain or a rash can also occur. Serious effects include severe bowel inflammation (pseudomembranous colitis) and a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), which need immediate medical attention.
Can clindamycin be taken with other medicines?
Clindamycin can interact with neuromuscular blocking agents, so tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines. A history of antibiotic-associated colitis or bowel disease should also be checked before you use it.
What are other names for clindamycin?
In other countries, clindamycin is also sold as Dalacin. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.
How is clindamycin priced?
The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I order clindamycin without a prescription?
Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order clindamycin: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy clindamycin online in Singapore?
Yes, here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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