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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Effects on the GI flora of breastfed infants. If used during breastfeeding, monitor the infant for possible adverse effects, such as diarrhea, thrush, or blood in the stool. Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects 4. Bottom Line Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is usually reserved for treating anaerobic infections or other serious infections caused by gram-positive bacteria in penicillin-allergic people. The risk of C. difficile-associated diarrhea may be higher with clindamycin compared with some other antibiotics. 5. Tips May be taken with or without food. Take with a full glass of water to stop the capsules from becoming inadvertently stuck in your throat.Take exactly as directed and for the duration intended. Finish the course of treatment prescribed.Only use when prescribed by a doctor to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria as improper use increases the risk of resistant bacteria developing. Clindamycin does not treat infections caused by viruses, such as a cold or the flu.Report any instances of severe or persistent diarrhea, occurring either during clindamycin administration or within a few months following discontinuation to your doctor. Call your doctor immediately if you develop a severe rash.Some strengths (eg, 150mg capsules) contain FD & C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) which may cause allergic reactions; people with an aspirin sensitivity may be more at risk.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant because it is not known how clindamycin affects a developing baby. Also, talk to your doctor if you intend to breastfeed while taking clindamycin.Tell your doctor about any other medications you take, including those brought over
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