CLINDAMYCIN is a lincosamide antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

• Clindamycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic which is used to treat a variety of infections caused by the bacteria in the lungs, skin, and blood.

• It is used with caution in the patients with gastrointestinal disease due to the risk of diarrhea. 

• Diarrhea,
• Abnormal liver function tests,
• Abdominal pain
• Scaly skin
• Black or tarry stools
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Muscle or joint pain
• Irritated eyes
• Increased thirst

• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start treatment with this antibiotic.
• Stop taking Clindamycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.