Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cleocin Capsule
Cleocin Capsule
| Generic name | clindamycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Lincosamide antibiotic |
| Forms | Capsules, Oral liquid solution, Injection (intravenous or intramuscular, given by a healthcare professional) |
Cleocin is an antibiotic medicine. Its active ingredient, clindamycin, is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. It will not work against viral infections such as colds or flu.
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