Brand Name
Apo-Clindamycin
Common Name
clindamycin
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02245232 | APO-CLINDAMYCIN 150MG CAPSULE |
| 02245233 | APO-CLINDAMYCIN 300MG CAPSULE |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat and prevent infections
caused by certain types of bacteria.
Your doctor may choose to use a medication for conditions other than the ones
listed in these drug information articles. If you're unsure why you are taking
this medication, contact your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of clindamycin is 150 mg to 450 mg
every six hours with a full glass of water with or without food. This medication
may cause less stomach upset if taken with food. The children's dose is based
on weight.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as
body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor
has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change
the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by
your doctor. Finish all of this medication, even if you start to feel better.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue on with your regular
schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and
continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
150 mg
Each hard gelatin capsule with maroon cap and lavender body, imprinted "APO
150" contains clindamycin base 150 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: stearic
acid and talc; capsule shell: D&C Red No. 28, D&C Red No. 33, edible ink (shellac
glaze-45% (20% esterified), titanium dioxide, ammonium hydroxide 28%, propylene
glycol and simethicone), FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow
No. 5, gelatin and titanium dioxide.
300 mg
Each hard gelatin capsule with light blue cap and body, imprinted "APO
300" contains clindamycin base 300 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: stearic
acid and talc; capsule shell: edible ink (shellac glaze-45% (20% esterified),
titanium dioxide, ammonium hydroxide 28%, propylene glycol and simethicone),
FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin and titanium dioxide.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Clindamycin should not be used by:
- anyone allergic to clindamycin or to lincomycin or to any of the ingredients
of the medication
- infants younger than 30 days of age
- pregnant women
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