Clindamycin
Clindamycin 150 mg and 300 mg, a lincosamide antibiotic for serious skin, soft tissue and dental infections.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150mg | 30 tablets | US$94.50 | US$3.15 |
| 150mg | 60 tablets | US$179.40 | US$2.99 |
| 150mg | 90 tablets | US$249.30 | US$2.77 |
| 150mg | 120 tablets | US$306.00 | US$2.55 |
| 150mg | 180 tablets | US$428.40 | US$2.38 |
| 150mg | 240 tablets | US$540.00 | US$2.25 |
| 150mg | 360 tablets | US$734.40 | US$2.04 |
| 300mg | 30 tablets | US$104.40 | US$3.48 |
| 300mg | 60 tablets | US$204.00 | US$3.40 |
| 300mg | 90 tablets | US$286.20 | US$3.18 |
| 300mg | 120 tablets | US$346.80 | US$2.89 |
| 300mg | 180 tablets | US$473.40 | US$2.63 |
| 300mg | 240 tablets | US$573.60 | US$2.39 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Clindamycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 150 · 300mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
- Conditions
- Severe Skin and Soft Tissue Infections · Dental Abscess
- Alternative names
- Dalacin
- Therapeutic class
- Lincosamide antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Lincosamide
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to clindamycin; history of antibiotic-associated colitis
- Precautions and warnings
- report persistent diarrhoea immediately; complete the full course
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- rash; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- neuromuscular blocking agents
- Age restrictions
- Use as directed by a healthcare professional.
Serious side effects
pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to alleviate severe bacterial infections, this antibiotic is utilised to target susceptible aerobic and anaerobic bacteria effectively.
Mechanism of action
Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that works by binding to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, which inhibits protein synthesis and suppresses bacterial proliferation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic used for serious skin and soft tissue infections, dental abscesses and other bacterial infections, often in people allergic to penicillin. It comes in 150 mg and 300 mg strengths; the original brands are Dalacin C and Cleocin.
Clindamycin can cause diarrhoea, which may be mild or may be a life-threatening inflammation of the large intestine (colitis). Tell your doctor first if you have ever had colitis or another bowel condition, and contact them if you get watery or bloody stools, even weeks after the course (MedlinePlus).
Buying Clindamycin online
Generic clindamycin from India costs little. Take the full course your doctor recommends.
FAQ
What does Clindamycin treat?
Clindamycin contains clindamycin, used for severe skin and soft tissue infections and dental abscess. Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that works by binding to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, which inhibits protein synthesis and suppresses bacterial proliferation.
What kind of medicine is Clindamycin?
Yes. Clindamycin is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, clindamycin, rather than under a brand. The exact manufacturer depends on stock.
How is Clindamycin priced?
Clindamycin comes in 150 and 300mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
When does Clindamycin start working?
Clindamycin usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 6 to 8 hours. The exact timing differs between people.
Does Clindamycin have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of clindamycin are diarrhoea, nausea and abdominal pain. Less common ones include rash and elevated liver enzymes. Serious but less common side effects include pseudomembranous colitis and anaphylaxis, which need urgent medical attention.
Can I take Clindamycin with other medicines?
Clindamycin can interact with neuromuscular blocking agents. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Clindamycin.
What is another brand name for clindamycin?
Other brands of clindamycin include Dalacin.
Do I need a prescription to order Clindamycin online?
No, not online. VGR Australia does not ask for a prescription to order clindamycin. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Clindamycin delivered in Australia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Clindamycin is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Clindamycin, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.