How and When to use Clindamycin? (Cleocin, Dalacin and Clinacin) - Doctor Explains
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Generic name: Clindamycin.
Brand names: Dalacin, Cleocin and Clinacin.
Available as: powder for oral suspension, capsules and injections.
How to use it?
Swallow the capsule whole with half a glass of water. Don’t break it or chew on it.
If you are using the suspension, than resolve the powder in half a glass of water and drink it.
Take it after or while eating some food. Also make sure to take it on fixed times. This lowers your chances on missing a dose.
Duration of treatment?
Usually 5 to 14 days, but it can be up to several months.
It is important that you do not interrupt the treatment and finish it completely.
When to use it?
Clindamycine is used for ”serious” infections caused by micro-organisms sensitive to clindamycin.
What is the correct dosage?
Always use the dosage and frequency prescribed by your own doctor.
General guideline for adults using capsules or oral suspensions: 150 mg every 6 hours.
In severe infections this can be increased to max. 600 mg every 8 hours.
Forgotten a dose?
Does it take less than 4 hours till your next dose? Than skip the dose you missed and take the forgotten dose at the end of your treatment.
What are the side-effects?
Very common (more than 10%): nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
Common (1-10%): inflammation of the mouth, esophagus or intestines, stomach pain, and a rash.
Safety:
You can combine clindamycin with any type of food and even with alcohol. However it can have some interactions with other drugs. Therefore always ask your prescribing doctor if clindamycine is safe for you to use.
It is also important you don’t use clindamycin if you are hypersensitive to lincomycins.
Pregnancy and Lactation:
It is “probably safe”. However, rarely it can have some negative consequences.
So discuss with your prescribing doctor is it is strictly necessary to use clindamycin and if there are better/safe options.
Disclaimer: this video is meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2020). Clindamycine (systemisch).
2: Apotheek.nl. (2020). Clindamycine om in te nemen.
3. Durbin K. (2019). Clindamycin.
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I say thanks to God I had serious swelling and bleeding gums for two yrs I tried all gels even cleaning in the hospital but the infection has been increasing have used Dalacin capsule for just 5 days and all bacteria gone wonderful 👍 God
Thank you for another clearly explained medical video.
Stay well.
Hi Janice,
Thank you for your comment!
I am happy you enjoyed the video 👍
Is this effective against skin infection caused by staphylococcus aureus???
I’m using it for infected tooth. Now I have an abcess since using clindamycin. Could it have caused this abscess since you mentioned inflammation of the mouth
This is an informative video..... i would like to know how to use as do the clindamycin need to be diluted, if so how much and what solution is clindamycin diluted with
I am using clindamycin phosphate gel for 1 week...it really help me with my pimples...after 1 week it's not working..why ??please reply me
Great Video! Thank You. Watching from San Antonio, Texas, USA!
Hello doctor, can I use moisturizer and sunscreen after 30 minutes of applying the clindamycin lotion? Or will it decrease its effect?
Hello Doctor, thank you for this video. I have bacterial skin under my right arm. my doctor prescribed me to use an Antiseptic solution since more than one month but no improvement. Would you please let me know if it is advised to use Clindamycin. I have a swelling in my armpit and some thing feel like a ball, sometimes it becomes soft sometimes hard. For your info I have done the ultra sound and the rest was Ok. I will appreciate your Reply. I have so much pain! Many thanks!
Good morning DOCTOR how about a woman who is having difficult to have pregnancy what can be the cause and how to treat it
Hello doctor i would like to know if i can use clyndamycin gel and then the ordinary niacinamide+zinc serum
im late but NO
@@n4cki wait when im using the clyndamycin gel do i rinse it off or do i leave it on for the whole day
Thank you Doc.. it helps my son got a reaction in Clindamycin suspension got rashes now at this moment and I'm worrying. What can I do?
Hey Doktor, i was prescribed clindamycin for a infection in my tooth root, how bad is clindamycin for your gut biome?
Is the clindamycine lotion as effective as the pills? I got the lotion instead of the pills. And im using benzoyl peroxide at night btw
Same question i have do u get any answer
That Dutch accent is so cute🤩
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Hindi.please
Thnxs doctor for everything
Is it normal to have stomach pain and hyperacidity while taking clindamycin?
Is this can cure for dry cough and itchy chest almost two weeks for my cough and this is what doctor give clydamicine give me this antobiotic. Im not sur if this. Can help to my dry cough in my itchy chest i hope you can reply.
I started getting cotton mouth from this. I stoped. Doc what’s your opinion should I take still?
Hello doc, can we apply sunscreen over clindamycin gel? Will it reduce the effectiveness of the gel? Is it mandatory to wear sunscreen even while staying indoors??? It would mean and help a lot if you'd reply...
I am following you form Cameroon
I get mild diarrhea from taking the medicine. It started on day 2 I'm supposed to take it for 1 week, I'm on day 4. Should I still take it? Please answer I'm worried.
Hello do you know any pharmacutical company who develops and tests new generation antibiotics for dental problems?
my doctor give me - clindamine phosphate and nicotinamide gel for morning...... Can I apply baby powder over that on face.
Is the Clindamycin lotion just applied or rubbed in? Can’t seem o find any answer on this.
I tried last day over a pimple, It was small and inocente but Next morning It was so big and bad, should I stop using clindamicine?
Thanks doc my doctor prescribe this medicine for my tonsil.
My dermatologist prescribed me a combination gel (clindamycin and niancinamide gel) right after the 6 month use of adaplene. Is that okay Sudden stop of Adaplene gel. And start new this gel.
Hey, is possible i have buzzing in the ear like side effect of using this atb? Thanks
Hello doctor , may i ask if it is safe to use over the counter clindamycin topical cream for pregnant women ? Please notice me thank u
Hi Asmerah,
Usually it is considered safe to use topical clindamycin cream for pregnant women. However, I would always advice you to contact your own doctor and discuss this with him/her.
I got to used to apply the clindamycin since before i am not pregnant to cure my pimple and it is really effective medicine to me and now i am on 2nd trimester and my pimple came back so i use it. I went to my doctor to clarify using it then she said yes now you are both on same response.. thank u so much doctor 😇😇
What about I.V injection? Do we need to dilute it with 50ml NS or could it be given directly into a vein?
Hello Doctor can I ask if It is Suitable to take this dalacin c to Patients with hypogoiter?
I use clindamycin pledgets and it makes my face burn should I keep using ?
It's prescribed to me during pregnancy. Is their anything i need to know ?
Thank you for this Doc! I have recently been prescribed Clindamycin (3x a day) with Isotretinoin (2x a day), is it a safe dosage for me? My dermatologist said that since my acne has been so severe she recommended the two drugs to be taken at a high dosage (I'm 69 kg btw)).
for how long ur doc prescribed clindamycin?
Is it better ?
is it okay to use clindamycin spot treatment with epiduo forte? thank you :)
can i use topical Clindamycin for papulopustular rosacea?
Hello Doctor i have a question umm is it okay to use dalacin c for pimble? Please admice me for safety thank you❤️❣️
Can a 6 year old with a skin infection from spider bite benefit from topical clindamycin?
Very educative, thank you.
Thank you so much.
Can I apply moisturizer after applying clindamycin or will it interfere with it?
Hi Lissette,
Usually it is adviced to first clean your face with lukewarm water (without soap). Afterwards apply the medicine thinly to the pimples and to the places where you often suffer from blackheads, pimples and pustules.
For more information contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Hello dr.l'm 1year used t3 gel.now my face have not pimples doctor l want to use day cream. I hve oil skin. Plz doctor, what is a good face cream l can use.Plz dr answr for me., 😢😢😢😢😢
Hi Adikarimudiyanselage,
To my knowledge there is not much difference between day creams. So use which ever one you like.
Hi doctor. Is safe to use clindamycin topical cream during breastfeeding?
Can i use viginal capsule during periods? Suddenly my periods started during my treatment
Will his help with cold sore?
Can I use clindamycin cream and ketonozole cream for my ance because I am not sure which ance I have
@HOW TO MEDICATE ,I have been subscribed Clindamycin by doctor. i got prescribed only in the morning. i wash my face. let it dry and apple moisturizer , followed by clindamycin. its been 3 weeks ( its burning on my skin whenever i apply). i applied very thin layer still the same. did you feel the same? please help. thank you in advance.
Hi Har,
I never used clindamycin myself, but it can cause irritation of your skin. You could visit your GP and ask them is clindamycin is suitable for you.
It think cause it’s alcohol in it it’s been burning on my skin to and I just started using it 4 days ago
Can I take my dandelion or nettle while talking g clindamycin?
Can I use clindamycin lotion along with benzoyl peroxide or azelaic acid?
I was diagnose of Bartholins cyst gland , my ob gave me clindamycine 300mg 2x a day. 30 tabs. so it mean its good for 15days treatment? i was confused if theres a 15days treatment for antibiotic. hope you could help me to understant this Doctor..
Hi Denielle,
I hope you will recover soon. To answer your question 15 days can be quite a normal duration of treatment for clindamycin, but if you worry about it or have any additional questions than always contact your own doctor.
I used the Duac topical gel when I was in college with tazorac (2007) My skin cleared up so much! Duac is said to be discontinued. There’s generics but wondered about cost of capsules vs generic gels of clindamycin now since goodrx is giving price quotes. I haven’t worked in a year since layoff. So cost of one-time doctor visit and Rx prices have me wondering what suits my wallet best.
What about all those new online companies offering mix of various strength TOPICAL tretinoin and clindamycin (0.1%) for acne? For how long might we consider safe to use low % clindamycin on the face without risking to develop resistance? Thank you
Hi Doc, my Doctor at my clinic prescribed 300 mg Clindamycin (Dalacin ) capsules for a lower leg infection they gave me the treatment for 1 capsule every six hours for 8 days, I have been to have my dressing changed the infection is a little better but not cleared up completely.
I was given 2 packets containing 28 tablets in each packet the Doctor told me to take them for 8 days… I have 16 tablets left should I just continue taking them or should I wait to see what my Doctor says regarding the infection, I really don’t want the infection to reoccur as it has been very painful?
Am having stomach ulcer and doctor prescribe clindamycin for me today please doctor isn't okay for me to take it?
IS CLINDAMYCIN CAn use long term? Hope you notice it.
Love the Netherlands. Thank you so much!
Will it treat a UTI in men
I just got prescribed Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution ..should I stop using it after a certain time ?
Hi Arais,
It is best you contact your prescribing doctor and ask him/her this question.
Did i take 3 times a day?
Hi doc! Can I ask this medicine it's good for the Viricusviens in my feet because my virecos its black like scars! But same black blood! Pls! Doc.can u explained this madecine is allowed to drink me for my broken feet Pls more details!@@
Can i use 2% clindamycin toner? For how long should i apply that toner in my skin? I have minimal acne in my chin area due to hormonal acne..it is safe to use without prescription? Thank you! From the Philippines
Same tayo te sa skin101 ako nakabili
Dr can you please tall me about the clindamycin cream is effective for acne/pimple spots
Yes but tazorac is prolly better
For all skin types...?
@@sakshisb419 if you have pimples I would recommend tazorac or accurate
@@HamzaKhan-nf9rd ok.. thank you Dr🙂
But Dr. I also have some pimple spot and 1 black line on the nose.
Why can't you break it open? What about putting it in a g-tube, you have to?
What about the gel form using on the back part of head?
before applying clindamycin phosphate gel can be apply face toner??
when should i stop using topical clindamycin
so I was diagnosed bv my doctor gave me 300 mg in capsule form I'm supposed to take it twice a day for 7 days. how many hours apart do i take the two pills a day ?
Most likely best after eating breakfast and dinner.
Guys, if you’re on antibiotics, just divide 24 hrs by the number of pills you need to take. So if it’s twice a day, then 24/2=12. You take a pill every 12 hours. If it’s thrice, then 24/3=8. Antibiotics need a steady level to kill bacteria
Would you prescribe this for a UTI
Hi Edwin,
It could be prescribed to treat infections of the pelvic region and genitalia.
Thanks
do you wash off the clindamycin phosphate?
no you suppose to lick it off
I recently got it in a topical solution,how much would i apply it?
Hi Brisa,
Clindamycin as a topical solution should be applied in a thin layer. If you have more in depth questions than you could always ask your prescribing doctor of pharmacist.
I want to buy.. I'm here in Philippines thanks
thank Doc for the info stay safe sir.....
Hey Doc, thanks for the insights. Btw, I was prescribed topical Taro-Clindamycin, 1% for ache on my forehead and was told one application daily. I want to maximize the effectiveness of my treatment, can you recommend another product with synergistic effects? Thanks.
Can I use it with klacid
What will be the dose for seven year old children
What are the chances in getting CDAD with this? Got scared when they told me about the risk.
Hello sir i need your help..i use clindamycin for two days and the first time i use it was at night and after drinking it i feel some much pain. my chest and i feel like a sick person feeling pain all my body.the second day i drinking it again the same pain and after a while i was bleeding and when to see my doctor and he told me to stop using it and he give me normolute-N am not using but if i stop drinking it i use to bleeding again and still am feeling pain all my body
What remedies did you use to overcome the pain? I’m going through that situation now
@@andreilouisargao475 u have to stop using it and go see your doctor
Can we use clyindamycin phosphate 1 % gel and go out in sun
Clinda may cause SFN?
I just had a root canal, And will go back in 2 days to get my wisdom tooth extracted.
I was prescribed Clindamycin 300mg
But my concern is I had a allergic reaction to some food I ate,
And have been having a issue with not eliminating.
So I don't want to take something that will cause intestinal issues..
Is there another Antibiotic that will kill the bacterial infection
without killing my good bacteria in my intestines like Clindamycin does,
that I can ask for after I have my wisdom extraction?
What was the allergic reaction?
I’m wondering which step to use Clindamycin (my doctor prescribed Clindoxyl with BP to me)
She recommended to apply it in the 2nd step, after face wash. But if I do it as my second step after I get out the shower, my skin feels very dry and I usually moisturise it immediately.
Can I use it as my last step/after my 3rd step (which is a niacinamide serum) or does it affect the efficacy?
Hi Joshua,
It is always best to follow the advice of your prescribing doctor.
You can put the medicine over yo moisturizer you’re using a moisturizer the correct way on damp skin after washing it Acts as a buffer just be sure it’s completely absorbed before moving to the medicine
Can i use my niacinamide serum and clindamycin toner topical?
I'm diagnosed with acne vulgaris ... And I'm confuse how and when to use lotion ? Please guide !
Even i have acne vulgaris and the dermatologist recommended me this. Apply a thin layer on your acne for two times a day for 8-12 weeks.
Hello Doctor is it good for oily face and in how many days we can see result Thank you
Good for oily skin. 10-12 weeks
How can I avail???
Sir after applying gel how many hours we have to put this gel in the face
Same question do you got any answer
Hello dr can I use dalacin t gel and differen1% at the same time ?and how ?thank in advence
Hi Christiane,
It is best you ask this question to your prescribing doctor. I can't give you personal medical advice.
Do you rinse your face after you use it
Hi Lox,
It is usually not recommended to rinse your face after using clindamycin. This will decrease the effectivity of this drug.
HOW TO MEDICATE thanks
Can I drink alcohol while on this antibiotic ?
You ever find out?
@@RoyHobbs-hk8cf yeah, it wasn't that big of a deal.
Can i take 4 capsule 300 mg a day dr ent told to take
Doctor prescribed me Clindamycin 300 mg, 40 capsules, it says take one every 6 hrs, do I take till all 40 are gone??? Is that 3 a day? 14 days??would greatly appreciate help
And I don’t have a Doctor,was seen at the emergency room
Have you taken them?
Nay’s Gaming I am
@@sireposey8556 how was your experience with this antibiotic?
@@paolacardona2644 was horrible,I will never take again unless I have a real serious infection
@@sireposey8556 my mom is taking it for the past 4 days but i am asking if they can change the antibiotic.. Side effects seem concerning. How long did you take it?
Please continue,
Thank you
Hi Hayat,
Thank you for your support! It means a lot to me👍
in the night time i use tretinon and my dermatologist prescribed me with clindamycin to use in the am. should i use it before or after my moisturizer
Same here day 3 using the Clindamycin next week using tretnion how did it go for you so far
i use it before moisturizer, i’ve clindamycin for years n so far it’s been good
@@lost2251 same how did it went with you using these 2?
Well explained 👏 👌 thank uvery very much🤔😘
Is clindamycin can cure my acne?
Can I take clindamycin phosphate cream during pregnancy
Hi It's Jugnii,
the medical evidence suggest that it can "probably" be used safely. Therefore always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
My doctor have prescribed me this and I'm in my 3rd trimester i have vaginal infection
hi can i take clindamycin with aleve
thank you so much doc❤️
Hlo dr. I'm Aman insan . I'm suffer from pimple marks plz suggest me something
Is it ok if i drink every day a clindamycine for may pimples and acne?
Hi Archelle,
You should contact your prescribing physician and ask them this question. Usually acne/pimples are first treated with different medication with less side effects.
I hope this was helpful.
Hello doc, is it okay to use topical clindamycin for long term use? My dermatologist said it's okay since it's in a topical form. I just want assurance. 😅
Hi Erika,
I can't answer this question for you as I can't give personal medical advice. However, it is always wise to follow the advice of your treating physician.