You cannot get Clindamycin without a prescription, as a valid Clindamycin prescription is required to obtain it. Antibiotics are prescribed for bacterial infections and must be prescribed under a physician’s supervision.

Clindamycin is not the standard treatment for a bladder infection but is rarely prescribed if an individual is allergic to other forms of drugs used to treat a UTI. UTI clindamycin dosage depends on the severity of the infection.

If you are allergic to Clindamycin or have any medical conditions such as asthma, crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, severe liver disease, allergic skin reactions or a severe drug reaction to aspirin, in that case, you may not be a candidate to get Clindamycin.

Clindamycin 300 mg is typically prescribed orally as a capsule or tablet. The usual recommended dosage is one 300 mg dose every 6 to 8 hours.

Clindamycin typically starts to work within a few hours to a 1-2 days, depending on the severity of the condition and type of bacterial infection. It may provide noticeable improvement in symptoms such as a bacterial tooth infection or acne within the first few days of treatment. Regardless, the entire course of antibiotics should be completed in order to eradicate the infection.

Clindamycin has a half-life of about 2.4 to 2.9 hours in adults with normal kidney function. It typically takes about five half-lives for a medication to be mostly eliminated from the body so that Clindamycin can stay in your system for approximately 12 to 15 hours after the last dose. 

There isn’t any restriction on consuming alcohol while taking Clindamycin because there isn’t any direct interaction. However, side effects such as nausea and vomiting may worsen if you consume both together.

Clindamycin and Amoxicillin are antibiotics effective against different infections. In a seven-day course, Clindamycin matches Amoxicillin/Metronidazole’s efficacy. Clindamycin excels against specific bacteria, like anaerobic strains and some amoxicillin-resistant types. It’s a valuable choice in periodontal therapy.

Yes, Clindamycin has an expiry date. Clindamycin has a shelf life of one year; after that, the medication may be ineffective for consumption. Do not save pills from your past illness and use them later on.

Compared to most cephalosporins, Clindamycin covers a broader range of anaerobic bacteria but seldom affects Gram-negative aerobic bacteria. Clindamycin has an anti-Staphylococcus aureus action, like Cloxacillin and cephalosporins but is not effective against enterococci.

Yes, Clindamycin is an FDA-approved drug and is recommended by healthcare providers for the treatment of various bacterial infections. 

Erythromycin, Neuromuscular blocking agents, antidiarrheal medications, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmic medications, and antifungal medications should be avoided when taking Clindamycin. Consult your doctor for a complete list of interactions. Some medications that interact with Clindamycin include:

Possible drug interactions with clindamycin include:

• Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

• Vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin D3

• Zyrtec (Cetirizine)

• ProAir HFA (Albuterol)

• Cymbalta (duloxetine)