Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Cleocin HCl
  2. Cleocin Pediatric

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Dalacin C Palmitate

Descriptions


Clindamycin is used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine may be given to patients who have 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.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Powder for Solution
  • Capsule

Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023