Clindamycin tablet: Description Clindamycin is used to treat

Description Clindamycin is used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine may be given to patients who had an allergic reaction to penicillin. Clindamycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Clindamycin in Clindacin Tablet works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in the bacteria responsible for causing infection and thus inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Clindacin Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that treats bacterial infections, especially anaerobic ones. It can cause serious side effects such as Clostridium difficile colitis, hypersensitivity reactions, and kidney toxicity. Get consumer information about the oral medication clindamycin (Cleocin) side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information.