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What is Clindamycin Phosphate
ClindamycinThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryClindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. It is also used to treat acne. Clindamycin is effective against anaerobic bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, and gram-negative bacteria. Additionally, it has some activity against protozoans and has been used to treat toxoplasmosis, malaria, and babesiosis. Clindamycin is derived from lincomycin, which was named after Lincoln, Nebraska, where it was first discovered.
Cleocin Hydrochlorideis the brand name
Clindamycin Phosphate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Cleocin Hydrochloride
Clindamycin
1970
507
Effectiveness
How Clindamycin Phosphate Affects PatientsClindamycin works by preventing bacteria from making proteins, so it can fight off certain bacterial infections. It needs to be taken every 6 hours to keep the right amount of antibiotic in your body. Clindamycin can cause diarrhea, which can be severe and even deadly, so it is usually only used for serious infections. Clindamycin works against many types of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, but some may develop resistance. It is important to check the local antimicrobial susceptibility patterns before using clindamycin to make sure it is effective against the bacteria causing your infection.
How Clindamycin Phosphate works in the bodyClindamycin works by interfering with bacterial protein production. It binds to a part of the bacterial ribosome and prevents it from forming correctly. This stops the bacteria from being able to produce proteins, which in turn kills them. For acne, it is believed that clindamycin works by stopping the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, a bacteria associated with acne.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Clindamycin Phosphate is subject to the identified state, for instance viridans group streptococci, Vaginal Infections and Surgical Intervention. The dosage changes in connection to the specified administration approach (e.g. Cream - Vaginal or Suspension - Topical) as seen in the table hereunder.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Mixed Vaginal Infections
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI) caused by susceptible pneumococci
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Acquired valvular dysfunction
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Bacterial Endocarditis
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Heart Valve Prosthesis
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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penicillins
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Acne Vulgaris
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Acne Vulgaris
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Toxoplasmosis
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Vaginal Candidiasis
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Surgical Intervention
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Congenital cardiac malformations
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Bacterial Vaginosis
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Tubo-ovarian abscess caused by Anaerobic Bacterial Infection
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Bacteria, Anaerobic
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Skin Structures and Soft Tissue Infections caused by susceptible streptococci
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Bone and Bones
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Bacteria, Anaerobic
150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 0.02 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 100.0 mg, 1.0 %, 1.2 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.012 mg/mg, 11.9 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mL
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Warnings
Clindamycin Phosphate ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
History of Antibiotics Associated Colitis
Do Not Combine
Crohn Disease
Do Not Combine
Ulcerative Colitis
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Clindamycin may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Clindamycin Phosphate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Clindamycin.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Clindamycin.
Bromocriptine
Major
The serum concentration of Bromocriptine can be increased when it is combined with Clindamycin.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Clindamycin.
Cabergoline
Major
The serum concentration of Cabergoline can be increased when it is combined with Clindamycin.
Clindamycin Phosphate Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe most toxic dose of clindamycin in mice and rats is 2540 mg/kg and 2190 mg/kg, respectively. Although there have been no reported cases of overdose, symptoms could include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In one case, a 3-year-old child was given a large dose of clindamycin and only had mild abdominal pain and diarrhea. In case of overdose, activated charcoal can be used to remove any unabsorbed drug, while hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are not effective. In general, supportive measures should be taken.
Clindamycin Phosphate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Clindamycin Phosphate?
Currently, 73 active studies are investigating the utilization of Clindamycin Phosphate for the treatment of Bacterial Endocarditis, Acne and Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Surgical Intervention
0 Actively Recruiting
Malaria
0 Actively Recruiting
Bone and Bones
0 Actively Recruiting
Acne Vulgaris
0 Actively Recruiting
Mixed Vaginal Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
prophylaxis of Bacterial endocarditis
0 Actively Recruiting
Surgically constructed systemic-pulmonary shunt
0 Actively Recruiting
Endometritis caused by Anaerobic Bacterial Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacteria, Anaerobic
0 Actively Recruiting
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacteria, Anaerobic
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacteria, Anaerobic
0 Actively Recruiting
viridans group streptococci
0 Actively Recruiting
Respiratory Tract Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Tubo-ovarian abscess caused by Anaerobic Bacterial Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Pelvic cellulitis caused by Anaerobic Bacterial Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Vaginal Candidiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1
Heart Valve Prosthesis
0 Actively Recruiting
Clindamycin Phosphate Reviews: What are patients saying about Clindamycin Phosphate?
5Patient Review
3/5/2018 I had cystic acne which my doctor treated with this gel. It's been incredibly effective, and I'm so glad I went to her before things got worse.
5Patient Review
9/11/2020 I've had severe acne on my neck and scalp for 15 years. I was really self-conscious about it, especially after getting a haircut. This treatment cleared up my skin in just 7 days! I'm hopeful that I can keep the breakouts under control with benzoyl peroxide at the end of the treatment.
5Patient Review
1/13/2021 Different people will respond differently to this medication, as is the case with all drugs. I found that it worked well for me, clearing up my skin. If it doesn't work for you, then simply stop using it and move on. There's no need to dissuade others from trying it based on your own experience.
5Patient Review
8/18/2021 This acne treatment is amazing. It works overnight and my pimples are gone by morning!
4.7Patient Review
7/22/2017 This gel has helped me a lot with my acne problem. It's affordable and easy to find, and it works well.
4.3Patient Review
8/10/2021 My doctor recommended this alongside Doxycycline Hyclate and Tretinoin for my acne. Within weeks, I had fewer pimples! Sometimes it does itch, but it's still worth it because it works so well.
4.3Patient Review
1/30/2017 I've been using this medication on and off for a few years now. I find that it's effective in keeping breakouts to a minimum and clearing existing spots within a couple days. However, it doesn't seem to do anything for scarring or blackheads.
4Patient Review
10/16/2017 I've only been using this gel for about a month, but I've already noticed a significant reduction in the amount and severity of my acne breakouts. It's light and doesn't irritate my skin, which is great. The only downside is that it hasn't done much for my scars or dark spots, but I'm also using benzoyl peroxide (which can be irritating, so I only use it once a week) and that has helped some with the scarring.
4Patient Review
1/12/2021 This spot treatment is very effective at drying out pimples, but it doesn't do much to prevent new breakouts.
2.3Patient Review
5/4/2020 Overall, this did help my skin. However, the dermatitis comes back as soon as I stop using it. Additionally, I've been experiencing some really scary dizzy spells that have led me to believe this might be the culprit. I'm going to discontinue use and see if the symptoms go away.
2Patient Review
6/3/2020 This was an awful experience. I was prescribed this for acne and it made my entire chest, back, and neck red and covered in bumps and whiteheads. My skin is already oily but this made it 100x worse. After a week, I got prescribed an oral antibiotic and it finally started helping clear up my body after a few days but it took WEEKS for my skin to recover. Even now I am still trying to get rid of the scarring it caused.
2Patient Review
11/4/2018 At first, I saw some improvement with the red patches around my mouth. However, after continued use for about two weeks, it's actually made the problem worse. Now my chin is swollen and there are little blisters that hurt. I'm going to stop using this and seek a doctor's opinion.
1.3Patient Review
4/17/2022 I would recommend benzoyl peroxide wash over this medication any day. I used this product for 60 days as directed, and saw my acne worsen dramatically. Additionally, I experienced a range of side effects that made this an overall miserable experience.
1.3Patient Review
11/4/2017 This treatment was ineffective for me and my condition.
1Patient Review
4/8/2020 This treatment is incredibly harsh and made my dermatitis much worse. I would not recommend it to anyone.
1Patient Review
8/25/2020 The old packaging was great, but the new packaging is complete garbage. What a waste of money.
Patient Q&A Section about clindamycin phosphate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is clindamycin phosphate used for?
"Topical clindamycin is a medicine used to help control acne. It may be used alone or with other acne medicines that are applied to the skin or taken by mouth."
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What does clindamycin phosphate do for acne?
"Clindamycin is an antibiotic that kills certain types of bacteria, or stops them from growing. Doctors may prescribe this to kill Propionibacterium acnes bacteria that can lead to pimples."
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How long does it take for clindamycin phosphate to work on acne?
"Topical clindamycin decreases the amount of bacteria that leads to acne and also has anti-inflammatory properties. Usually, skin will show improvement within four to six weeks after beginning treatment."
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What is clindamycin phosphate side effects?
"After you stop using this medicine, you may experience abdominal or stomach cramps, pain, bloating, diarrhea, increased thirst, nausea or vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness, or weight loss. These side effects may occur up to several weeks after you stop using the medicine."
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